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715 9TH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • WashingtonAbove only 36% of peers192 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • King CountyAbove only 43% of peers47 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs WA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.6 vs WA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+1.0 vs WA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 20% of peersWA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 52% of peersWA avg3.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 60% of peersWA avg4.0★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff5.96hrsTop 3%WA avg4.38Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only1.02hrsAbove 71% of peersWA avg0.88Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better96%Above only 1% of peersWA avg47%RN turnover100%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above 62% of peersWA avg$53,236Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
54citations
5inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Aug 7, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2023 – Aug 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Aug 7, 202518 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  2. F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  3. F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  4. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  5. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  6. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  7. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  8. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  9. F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  10. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  11. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  12. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  13. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  14. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  15. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  16. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  17. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Sep 19, 2025
  18. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2025
May 22, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Aug 23, 202414 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  2. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  4. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  5. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  6. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  7. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  8. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  9. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  10. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  11. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  12. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  13. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  14. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Oct 15, 2024
Jan 29, 20241 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024
May 1, 202320 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  2. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  3. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  4. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  5. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  6. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  7. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 31, 2023
  8. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  9. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2023
  10. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  11. F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2023
  12. F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  13. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected May 31, 2023
  14. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 31, 2023
  15. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected May 19, 2023
  16. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected May 29, 2023
  17. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 2, 2023
  18. F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  19. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  20. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected May 31, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined5.96hrsTop 3%+1.58 vs WA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only1.02hrsAbove 71% of peers+0.14 vs WA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.22hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours3.73hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays5.48hrs
  • Washington average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better96%Above only 1% of peersWA avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only100%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy34 certified beds · ~26 residents a day78%Above only 49% of peersWA avg 76%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $53,236WA avg in fines
Above 62% of peersFewer fines than 62% of rated homes in Washington

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Washington facilities average 1.3 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest
Corporate directors
  • James Bennett
  • Heather James
  • Kevin McNamara
Corporate officers
  • Torsten Hirche
Managing employees
  • Torsten Hirche

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 505469 · 715 9TH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Washington and King County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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