Spokane Veterans Home
Scout 96Spokane, WA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Spokane's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,320–$14,280/mo
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South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center
17 East 8TH Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 · Spokane County
86
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 75% 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.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Spokane's top-rated skilled nursing communities
South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Spokane, WA, with 113 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.42 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.75 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 63.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.42 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Spokane for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 113
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 505414
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 care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,320–$14,280/mo (median $12,450) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Spokane prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.42
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.75
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 63.1%
- 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)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-05Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-12-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-06-18Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-06-18Severity 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.
2025-06-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-06-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
2025-06-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
17 East 8TH Avenue, Spokane, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center
How much does South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center cost?
South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Spokane, WA area typically runs $11,320–$14,280 per month (median $12,450, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 63.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center?
South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center have availability?
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center offer?
South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center in Spokane, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 113 beds.
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