9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Mercer Island, WA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $190,005 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
9107 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island, WA
(206) 316-8042
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
43
Certified beds
Average residents
38
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Covenant Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-09-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
15 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.39
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.20
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.62
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.22
All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.59
RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.88
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.63 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.29
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.35
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.08
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
2,132
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
51.58
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0059
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
4.66
Baseline 16.79% · Performance 19.27% · Measure score 4.66 · Achievement 4.66 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.3
Baseline 5.74% · Performance 5.95% · Measure score 6.3 · Achievement 6.3 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.84
Baseline 35.13% · Performance 43.90% · Measure score 4.84 · Achievement 4.84 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.83
Baseline 4.02 hours · Performance 4.45 hours · Measure score 4.83 · Achievement 4.83 · Improvement 1.95
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 8.76% |
10.72%
2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 271 · Observed rate 5.54% · Lower 95% interval 5.93% |
| Discharge to community | 71.71% |
50.57%
21.1 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 283 · Observed rate 67.84% · Lower 95% interval 65.1% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 83.53% |
95.27%
11.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 142 · Denominator 170 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 170 |
| Discharge self-care score | 42.5% |
53.69%
11.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 51 · Denominator 120 |
| Discharge mobility score | 52.5% |
50.94%
1.6 pts better
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 120 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.76% |
2.29%
0.5 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 170 · Adjusted rate 1.58% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.95% |
7.12%
1.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 155 · Observed rate 3.87% · Lower 95% interval 3.94% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 70 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 28.18% |
42%
13.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 110 |
| Discharge function score | 52.5% |
56.45%
4 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 120 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95.56% |
95.95%
0.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 45 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 111 · Denominator 111 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 75.28% |
25.2%
50.1 pts better
|
Numerator 67 · Denominator 89 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
96.0%
4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% |
93.8%
1.7 pts better
|
95.5%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
16.3%
16.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% |
5.8%
3 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 8.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.4% |
12.1%
10.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 22.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.4% |
15.9%
4.5 pts better
|
16.7%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.3% |
15.8%
7.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 23.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.6% |
1.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% |
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.6% |
23.5%
3.9 pts better
|
19.8%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 19.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.4% |
4.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
87.7%
10 pts better
|
81.7%
16 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.1% · Q2 99.3% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.4% |
13.2%
1.8 pts better
|
12.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.4% · Observed 10.0% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.7% |
82.0%
16.7 pts better
|
79.7%
19 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.6% |
19.9%
2.3 pts better
|
23.9%
6.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.6% · Observed 15.0% · Expected 20.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
20 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Inspection history
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-23
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-04-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $190,005
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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