RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Washington (2026)

The top 25 of 192 CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1940.7 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.2/5
+0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$86K+$15K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeIssaquah, WA

Briarwood At Timber Ridge

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
45 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Washington avg of 3.2

100 Timber Ridge Way NwIssaquah, WA 98027

(425) 427-5200

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBellingham, WA

Mt Baker Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

2905 Connelly AvenueBellingham, WA 98225

(360) 734-4181

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrewster, WA

Regency Harmony House Rehab & Nursing

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
54 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

100 River PlazaBrewster, WA 98812

(509) 689-2546

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBainbridge Island, WA

Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
58 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

835 Madison Avenue NorthBainbridge Island, WA 98110

(206) 842-4765

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeLongview, WA

Beacon Hill Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
67 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

128 Beacon Hill DriveLongview, WA 98632

(360) 423-4060

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeYakima, WA

Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
105 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

702 North 16th AvenueYakima, WA 98902

(509) 248-5320

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeHoquiam, WA

Pacific Care And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

3035 Cherry StreetHoquiam, WA 98550

(360) 532-7882

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeRedmond, WA

Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
139 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

7900 Willows Road NortheastRedmond, WA 98052

(425) 885-0808

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeCentralia, WA

Three Rivers Care

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
83 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

1305 Alexander StCentralia, WA 98531

(360) 754-9792

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeWapato, WA

Emerald Care

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
82 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

209 North Ahtanum AvenueWapato, WA 98951

(509) 877-3175

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeCamas, WA

Lacamas Creek Post Acute

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
83 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

740 Ne Dallas StreetCamas, WA 98607

(360) 834-5055

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomePort Orchard, WA

Life Care Center Of Port Orchard

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
125 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

2031 Pottery AvenuePort Orchard, WA 98366

(360) 876-8035

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomePuyallup, WA

Rainier Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
117 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

920 12th Avenue SoutheastPuyallup, WA 98372

(253) 841-3422

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeVancouver, WA

The Oaks At Timberline

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
85 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

400 East 33rd StreetVancouver, WA 98663

(360) 696-2561

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeVancouver, WA

Avamere Rehabilitation Of Cascade Park

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
88 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

801 Southeast Park Crest AvenueVancouver, WA 98683

(360) 260-2200

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

630 South Pearl StreetTacoma, WA 98465

(253) 671-7300

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeSeattle, WA

Caroline Kline Galland Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
205 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Washington avg of 3.2

7500 Seward Park Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118

(206) 725-8800

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeSeattle, WA

Queen Anne Healthcare

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

2717 Dexter Avenue NorthSeattle, WA 98109

(206) 284-7012

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeMonroe, WA

Regency Care Center At Monroe

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
92 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

1355 West Main StreetMonroe, WA 98272

(360) 794-4011

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpokane, WA

Spokane Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

222 East FifthSpokane, WA 99202

(509) 344-5770

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeWalla Walla, WA

Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

92 Wainwright DriveWalla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 394-6800

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeLynden, WA

Christian Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
122 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

855 Aaron DriveLynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-4434

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeSeattle, WA

Fircrest Nursing Facility

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
110 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

15230-15th NortheastSeattle, WA 98155

(206) 361-3511

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomePuyallup, WA

Life Care Center Of South Hill

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

2508 7th St SoutheastPuyallup, WA 98374

(253) 661-5948

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpokane, WA

Regency At Northpointe

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

1224 East Westview CourtSpokane, WA 99218

(509) 465-8800

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Washington

#10of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 10 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+17.1%

    A little lower than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.0 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover46.7%

    About the same as the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Washington →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Washington?

Washington has 194 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 192 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Washington?

Nursing homes in Washington average 3.2 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Washington is penalized?

Among Washington nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $86K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Washington compare with the national average?

Washington averages 3.2 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $86K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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