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WASHINGTON CARE CENTER

2821 SOUTH WALDEN STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98144
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, Washington Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Washington nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Washington Care Center is near the national average, with 3.88 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 62 deficiencies at Washington Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.91 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

62
Total Deficiencies
Dec 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 62 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0628 Severity E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0847 Severity E
    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 9.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $80,779

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
165
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14