Bothell Health Care
707 - 228th Southwest · Bothell, WA · 98021 · 4254818500
99 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $53,148 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
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.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
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.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C April 2, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 6, 2023 | Fine | $42,764 |
| June 22, 2023 | Fine | $10,384 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505431 · certified since January 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.