D

BALLARD CENTER

820 NORTHWEST 95TH STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98117
Score: 51 / 100

CMS data shows Ballard Center earning a D grade with a score of 51/100, placing it below most facilities in Washington. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Ballard Center is near the national average, with 3.60 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 56 deficiencies at Ballard 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 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

56
Total Deficiencies
Dec 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 55 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Nov 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0678 Severity E
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    Nov 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0925 Severity D
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Apr 20, 2025 · Environmental 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 5.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 20.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 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: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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
142
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
27