Briarwood at Timber Ridge
100 Timber Ridge Way Nw · Issaquah, WA · 98027 · 4254275200
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Services Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505518 · certified since June 30, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.