193 nursing homes in Washington
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 193
- average CMS stars
- 3.3
- certified beds
- 18,763
- for profit
- 79%
How Washington nursing homes rate
CMS rates 192 of Washington's 193 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 54 |
| 4 of 5 | 36 |
| 3 of 5 | 37 |
| 2 of 5 | 41 |
| 1 of 5 | 24 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Washington
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr | Walla Walla | 5 of 5 | 99 |
| Mt Baker Care Center | Bellingham | 5 of 5 | 70 |
| Heron's Key | Gig Harbor | 5 of 5 | 30 |
| Regency Care Center at Monroe | Monroe | 5 of 5 | 92 |
| Regency Omak | Omak | 5 of 5 | 56 |
| Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center | Kennewick | 5 of 5 | 53 |
| Christian Health Care Center | Lynden | 5 of 5 | 122 |
| Regency at Northpointe | Spokane | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| The Oaks at Timberline | Vancouver | 5 of 5 | 85 |
| The Oaks at Lakewood | Tacoma | 5 of 5 | 80 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Washington.
- Seattle 19 homes
- Spokane 13 homes
- Tacoma 11 homes
- Bellingham 6 homes
- Everett 6 homes
- Vancouver 6 homes
- Yakima 6 homes
- Puyallup 5 homes
- Auburn 4 homes
- Federal Way 4 homes
- Olympia 4 homes
- Bremerton 3 homes
- Centralia 3 homes
- Des Moines 3 homes
- Gig Harbor 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 153 | 79% |
| Non-profit | 29 | 15% |
| Government | 11 | 6% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Washington's homes were cited for 3,021 deficiencies, an average of 15.7 each. 2 had none. 113 homes were fined $9,330,575 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
19 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Washington
How many nursing homes are in Washington?
193 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Washington?
We don't pick one. Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr in Walla Walla tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Washington?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $13,155 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.