Washington Care Center
2821 South Walden Street · Seattle, WA · 98144 · 2067252800
165 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $29,493 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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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 | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $58,704 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 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 January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 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 January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
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 September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 18, 2025 | Fine | $19,135 |
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $29,211 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505017 · certified since July 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.