Nursing homes in Port Orchard, WAS
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Port Orchard, part of the Kitsap area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Port Orchard, Washington, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the Kitsap County region. These nursing homes maintain a strong collective performance, holding an average CMS overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on data from CMS Care Compare. Among these providers, Life Care Center of Port Orchard stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, earning a full 5-star rating for quality of care within the 98366 ZIP code.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Port Orchard
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- AVAMERE1 home
What to look for in Port Orchard
- All homes in Port Orchard score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Port Orchard
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT ORCHARD LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT RIDGEMONT AVAMERE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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