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Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center

32049 109TH Pl Se, Auburn, WA 98092 · King County

When transitional care meets superior hospitality, you get a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that is designed to pamper you during healing. We want to make it easy for you to recover with a high quality of life.

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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 outlookVery limited availability

Typically 97% full (35 of 36 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Auburn's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Auburn, WA, with 36 certified beds and an average of about 35 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 4.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.02 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.60 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • 14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Auburn for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
36
Avg. residents/day
35
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
505528

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

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
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

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.60
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
1.02
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
43.2%
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)
14
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-09-19
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-19Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

2025-09-19Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-09-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2025-09-19Severity 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.

2025-09-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-09-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-09-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2025-09-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • On-site salon / barber
  • Chapel / worship services
  • Daily activities & events

Location

32049 109TH Pl Se, Auburn, WA

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center

How much does Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center cost?

Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center 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.

What is Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center 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.

How is the staffing at Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Staff provide about 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center have availability?

Typically 97% full (35 of 36 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center offer?

Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center in Auburn, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 36 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Seattle.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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