Josephine Caring Community
9901 272nd Place Northwest · Stanwood, WA · 98292 · 3606292126
160 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 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 October 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 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 October 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 15, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 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 August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
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 June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505465 · 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.