Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Ballard Center
820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, WA · (206) 782-0100
- Certified beds
- 142
- Residents per day
- 104
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- January 1, 1967
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Washington.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Washington homes
Ballard Center carries 175 inspection points. That is fewer than 16% of Washington's 192 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Washington: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–31 pts
- 4★ 31–69 pts
- 3★ 69–100 pts
- 2★ 100–167 pts
- 1★ over 167 pts
Bars show every rated home in Washington by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
77 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning25E
- E
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- E
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- E
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- E
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care18E
- D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- E
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- E
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Rights9E
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- E
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- E
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- D
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- E
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Nutrition and Dietary6F
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation6E
- E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pharmacy Service4E
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- E
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- E
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control4E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nursing and Physician Services2E
- E
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- E
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Environmental2E
- D
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Administration1C
- C
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspection history
2026-04-16
32 health deficiencies · 40 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (11 deficiencies)
2025-01-08
26 health deficiencies · 29 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
2023-09-13
19 health deficiencies · 28 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 28 min of nursing staff time a day, 59 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 28 min
Washington average
4 h 25 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 46% of nursing staff and 42% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.6 pts worse | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.7 pts better | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine2.6 pts worse | 93.6% | 96.2% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.6 pts better | 96.9% | 94.3% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1 pts worse | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms13.1 pts better | 4.8% | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.9 pts better | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medicationAbout the same | 12.5% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.7 pts better | 7.3% | 15.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened8.9 pts better | 6.7% | 15.6% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased5.4 pts better | 8.4% | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.3 pts better | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.1 pts better | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.4 pts better | 16.2% | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.1 pts worse | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine18.3 pts worse | 70.4% | 88.7% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit6.6 pts better | 6.4% | 13.0% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.7 pts better | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine19.6 pts worse | 64.8% | 84.4% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission7.5 pts worse | 27.2% | 19.7% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
20 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 Nw 95th Street Property LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| 9560 Pico LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Berg, Michael | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 165 facilities |
| Bhumkar, Nishita | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Bhumkar, Nishita | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Bold Quail Holdings LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Bq Realty Holdings LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Brito, Jose | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Brito, Jose | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Newgen Administrative Services, LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Newgen LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Pico Ar LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Robin, Aaron | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 29 facilities |
| Robin, Aaron | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 29 facilities |
| Robin, Aaron | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 29 facilities |
| Shaw, Pamela | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 39 facilities |
| Tress, Avrohom | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Tress, Avrohom | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Tress, Avrohom | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Zhou, Tianziang | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
97 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Emergency Preparedness32F
- F
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- F
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- F
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- F
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- F
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- F
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- D
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- F
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F
Establish methods for sharing information.
- F
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- F
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F
Develop a communication plan.
- F
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Smoke19F
- F
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems14F
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- F
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Miscellaneous13F
- F
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress11F
- F
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
- E
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Services6F
- F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D
Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Construction2F
- F
Meet other general requirements.
- E
Use approved construction type or materials.
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