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 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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2No 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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3No 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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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrting, WA

Washington Soldiers Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
97 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy EOrting, WA 98360

(360) 893-4515

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeMedical Lake, WA

Lakeland Village Nursing Facility

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
93 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

State Highway 902 & Salnave RoadMedical Lake, WA 99022

(509) 299-1800

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeEphrata, WA

Columbia Basin Hospital

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
12 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

200 Nat Washington WayEphrata, WA 98823

(509) 754-4631

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeSelah, WA

Yakima Valley School

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
112 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

609 Speyers RoadSelah, WA 98942

(509) 698-1300

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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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