13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Seattle, WA
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2818 Northeast 145th Street, Seattle, WA
(206) 418-2900
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
114
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1982-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 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
0.60
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.36
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.81
All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.44
RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.25
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.36
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.63 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.13
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.55
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.49
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.49
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
24%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
1,217
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
58.73
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0139
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.78
Baseline 14.90% · Performance 18.75% · Measure score 5.78 · Achievement 5.78 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
5.45
Baseline 5.18% · Performance 6.21% · Measure score 5.45 · Achievement 5.45 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 35.44% · Performance 20.51% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.25
Baseline 3.85 hours · Performance 3.72 hours · Measure score 2.25 · Achievement 2.25 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 8.58% |
10.72%
2.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 264 · Observed rate 6.82% · Lower 95% interval 6.35% |
| Discharge to community | 61.28% |
50.57%
10.7 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 322 · Observed rate 51.24% · Lower 95% interval 55.06% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.42 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.59% |
95.27%
4.3 pts better
|
Numerator 243 · Denominator 244 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 244 |
| Discharge self-care score | 72.9% |
53.69%
19.2 pts better
|
Numerator 113 · Denominator 155 |
| Discharge mobility score | 68.39% |
50.94%
17.5 pts better
|
Numerator 106 · Denominator 155 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.87% |
2.29%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 244 · Adjusted rate 3.03% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.21% |
7.12%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 230 · Observed rate 6.09% · Lower 95% interval 4.13% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 129 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 38.24% |
42%
3.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 136 |
| Discharge function score | 70.32% |
56.45%
13.9 pts better
|
Numerator 109 · Denominator 155 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 82 · Denominator 82 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 122 · Denominator 122 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 45.81% |
25.2%
20.6 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 155 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.4
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 3.9 · Expected 3.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.5
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.6% |
93.8%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
2.6%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.1% |
16.3%
11.2 pts better
|
11.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
5.8%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.9% |
12.1%
4.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.6% |
15.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.5% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 17.8% · 4Q avg 18.6% · 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.8% |
20.0%
7.2 pts better
|
16.3%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 8.9% · 4Q avg 12.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.5% |
15.8%
2.3 pts better
|
14.9%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 25.5% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
1.2%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.8% |
23.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 43.4% · Q3 17.7% · Q4 12.2% · 4Q avg 24.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.5% |
4.7%
2.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
87.7%
12.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.9% |
13.2%
5.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.9% · Observed 8.6% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
1.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.9% |
82.0%
11.9 pts better
|
79.7%
14.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.6% |
19.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.6% · Observed 21.7% · Expected 25.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
22 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (10 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-10-27
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-10-27
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-01-14
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-14
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 2025-01-14
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-12-05
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-11-14
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 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-07-06
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-07-06
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-07-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-07-06
Inspection history
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-14
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 2025-01-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-14
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 2025-01-14
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-25
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 2023-10-25
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-25
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 2023-10-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-11
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 2022-07-11
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-07-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-07-11
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-07-11
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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