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Washington Care Center

2821 South Walden Street, Seattle, WA 98144 · King County

Evergreen Healthcare Group provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, long-term care, post-acute care, memory support, and assisted living services across the western United States. Our healthcare communities are committed to compassionate patient care, short-term rehabilitation, senior living support, and crea…

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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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.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Seattle

Washington Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Seattle, WA, with 165 certified beds and an average of about 123 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.97 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.7%, 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, and 3 federal fines totaling $58,704 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (3.93 hrs/resident/day)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • 14 deficiencies at last survey
  • $58,704 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Seattle, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
165
Avg. residents/day
123
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
505017

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
3.93
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.97
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
45.7%
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
3 ($58,704)
Total penalties
3
Last standard survey
2025-12-16
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (59 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-12-16Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

2025-12-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-12-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2025-12-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2025-12-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2025-12-16Severity 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.

2025-12-16Severity 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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-18Fine$19,135
2025-08-07Fine$10,358
2024-05-30Fine$29,211

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Daily activities & events
  • 24/7 staff

Location

2821 South Walden Street, Seattle, 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 Washington Care Center

How much does Washington Care Center cost?

Washington Care Center 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.

What is Washington Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Washington Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Washington Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Washington Care Center?

Washington Care Center has 59 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Washington 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 Washington Care Center offer?

Washington Care Center in Seattle, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 165 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.

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  • 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

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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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