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Covenant Shores Health Center

9107 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island, WA 98040 · King County

Welcome to a beautifully balanced retirement lifestyle at Covenant Living Shores. We offer stunning and maintenance-free studio, one-bedroom, one plus den, and two bedroom apartment homes.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 88% full (38 of 43 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of Mercer Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Covenant Shores Health Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Mercer Island, WA, with 43 certified beds and an average of about 38 residents per day. It operates as part of the Covenant Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.28 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.50 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.28 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Mercer Island for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 43
Avg. residents/day: 38
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Covenant Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 505504

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,540–$15,810/mo (median $13,790)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,330–$9,140/mo (median $7,240)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.28; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.50; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 49%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 11
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-02-11
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-11Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2026-02-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

9107 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island, WA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Covenant Shores Health Center

How much does Covenant Shores Health Center cost?

Covenant Shores Health Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Mercer Island, 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.

What is Covenant Shores Health Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Covenant Shores Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Covenant Shores Health Center?

Staff provide about 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Covenant Shores Health Center?

Covenant Shores Health Center has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Covenant Shores Health Center have availability?

Typically 88% full (38 of 43 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Covenant Shores Health Center offer?

Covenant Shores Health Center in Mercer Island, WA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 43 beds.

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