Fircrest Nursing Facility
15230-15th Northeast · Seattle, WA · 98155 · 2063613511
110 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 80 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 9.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
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 December 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 50A260 · certified since May 13, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.