How many nursing homes are in Seattle?

There are 19 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Seattle, Washington, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Seattle?

QUEEN ANNE HEALTHCARE (operated by AVAMERE) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 4, staffing 5, quality measures 3.

What is the average CMS rating in Seattle?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Seattle is 3.1★ (+0.0 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Seattle?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Seattle?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Seattle, WAS

Compare 19 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Seattle, part of the King area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Seattle, Washington, have access to 19 nursing homes located across King County, including facilities in ZIP codes 98155, 98144, 98117, and 98126. Data from the CMS Care Compare tool indicates that these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars. Among the three providers currently holding a 5-star rating, Queen Anne Healthcare, operated by Avamere, stands out as the highest-rated option for quality senior care.

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Homes

Avg overall

3.1★

+0.0 vs national

Avg staffing

3.3★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.1★ · 19 homes

5★

3 (16%)

4★

5 (26%)

3★

3 (16%)

2★

6 (32%)

1★

2 (11%)

Provider mix in Seattle

14 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

AVAMERE3 homes
EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP2 homes
Legal Business Name Not Available2 homes
PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTHWEST2 homes
WCC OPERATOR LLC1 home
GENESIS HEALTHCARE1 home
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES1 home
THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home

What to look for in Seattle

10 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
10 of 19 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
11 of 19 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Seattle

1
QUEEN ANNE HEALTHCARE
AVAMERE · Large
5.0
2
SHORELINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
5.0
3
FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY
Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
5.0
4
CAROLINE KLINE GALLAND HOME
CAROLINE KLINE GALLAND HOME · Large
4.0
5
COLUMBIA LUTHERAN HOME
COLUMBIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES · Medium
4.0
6
PARK SHORE
PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTHWEST · Small
4.0
7
MIRABELLA SEATTLE
MIRABELLA · Small
4.0
8
Transitional Care Of Seattle
EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
4.0
9
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER
WCC OPERATOR LLC · Large
3.0
10
CASCADES OF ST ANNE
CASCADES HEALTHCARE · Small
3.0

All homes in Seattle


QUEEN ANNE HEALTHCARE AVAMERE · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	5	3
SHORELINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit	5.0	4	3	5
FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Government	5.0	4	4	5
CAROLINE KLINE GALLAND HOME CAROLINE KLINE GALLAND HOME · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	4	1	5
COLUMBIA LUTHERAN HOME COLUMBIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	3	4	5
PARK SHORE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTHWEST · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	3	4	5
MIRABELLA SEATTLE MIRABELLA · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	3	5	4
Transitional Care Of Seattle EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large · For Profit	4.0	3	5	4
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER WCC OPERATOR LLC · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
CASCADES OF ST ANNE CASCADES HEALTHCARE · Small · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
BAILEY-BOUSHAY HOUSE COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH · Small · Not for Profit	3.0	3	0	3
AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF SHORELINE AVAMERE · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
BALLARD CENTER GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	4	3
PROVIDENCE MOUNT ST VINCENT PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES · Large · Not for Profit	2.0	2	4	3
AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT PARK WEST AVAMERE · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	3	4
SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
THE BROADVIEW CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Large · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
KIN ON HEALTH CARE CENTER KIN ON HEALTH CARE CENTER · Medium · Not for Profit	1.0	1	4	4
THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTHWEST · Small · Not for Profit	1.0	2	1	4