15230-15TH Northeast, Seattle, WA 98155 · King County
Fircrest School provides support to about 200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Its employees take pride in providing excellent care and service to the individuals who reside at Fircrest. Fircrest School was established in 1959 within a facility that was a Naval Hospital…
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Typically 78% 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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Fircrest Nursing Facility is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Seattle, WA, with 110 certified beds and an average of about 86 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 9.20 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.66 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
None noted in the public data.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| 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 (36 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
15230-15TH Northeast, Seattle, WA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityFircrest Nursing Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Seattle, 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 Fircrest Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 9.20 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Fircrest Nursing Facility has 36 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 110 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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