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Scout 96Mercer Island, WA · 43 beds
One of Mercer Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
414 - 17TH Southeast, Auburn, WA 98002 · King County
Auburn Post Acute provides skilled nursing and longe term care services for washington state residents. Short term rehabilitation and long term care.




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Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Auburn Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Auburn, WA, with 96 certified beds and an average of about 77 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.84 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 29 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $314,229 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,540–$15,810/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Seattle prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (130 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Have policies on smoking.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-31 | Fine | $14,505 |
| 2024-05-02 | Fine | $95,424 |
| 2024-02-14 | Fine | $54,922 |
| 2023-09-28 | Fine | $145,145 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $4,233 |
414 - 17TH Southeast, Auburn, WA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityAuburn Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Auburn, WA area typically runs $12,540–$15,810 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Auburn Post Acute 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Auburn Post Acute has 130 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Auburn Post Acute in Auburn, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 96 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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