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HomeWashingtonBallard Center

Ballard Center

820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, WA 981172067820100WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.4on Google(50 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
142
certified

How Ballard Center Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
WA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.44 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.04 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
53.4%
WA average
45.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.
Reported RN time is 1.04 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.94.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
26
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 13, 2023
Most recent cycle
29
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
King County 65+
306,055
13.6% of county
County Population
2,254,371
King County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Ballard Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Seattle, Washington with 142 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
142
Avg Residents/Day
97.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
King
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29
Weighted Score
150.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (63)

F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Minimal Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 33 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

Payment DenialMar 25, 2026
1 days denied
Payment DenialSep 13, 2023
1 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.44 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.15 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.4%
RN Turnover
46.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (50)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BQ OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
WELLTOWER OP, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
9560 PICO LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
BOLD QUAIL HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GEN BQ JV HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
GHC JV HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
NEWGEN LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
PICO AR LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
ROBIN, AARON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
TRESS, AVROHOM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
GHC HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
BERG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
ROBIN, AARONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
TRESS, AVROHOMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
BHUMKAR, NISHITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
BRITO, JOSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
SHAW, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 12, 2024
ZHOU, TIANZIANGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 12, 2024
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
HCCF MANAGEMENT GROUP XI LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
SUNDANCE REHABILITATION HOLDCO INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
ZAC PROPERTIES XI LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
820 NW 95TH STREET PROPERTY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
9560 PICO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
BOLD QUAIL HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
BQ REALTY HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
GEN BQ JV HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
GEN OPERATIONS II LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
HCCF MANAGEMENT GROUP XI LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
NEWGEN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
NEWGEN LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
PICO AR LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
POWERBACK REHABILITATION LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2020
BHUMKAR, NISHITAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
BRITO, JOSEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
ROBIN, AARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2025
TRESS, AVROHOMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
WHITMAN, ARNOLDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ballard Center and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Ballard Center
Seattle, WACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Broadview Center
Seattle, WA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,252
Columbia Lutheran Home
Seattle, WA2.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline
Seattle, WA3.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Cascades of St Anne
Seattle, WA3.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Queen Anne Healthcare
Seattle, WA3.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation
Seattle, WA4.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ballard Center
Seattle, WA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
The Broadview Center
Seattle, WA
1.8 mi2/51/53/5$17,252
Columbia Lutheran Home
Seattle, WA
2.6 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline
Seattle, WA
3.7 mi2/51/53/5None recorded
Cascades of St Anne
Seattle, WA
3.8 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Queen Anne Healthcare
Seattle, WA
3.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation
Seattle, WA
4.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ballard Center?▾
Ballard Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Ballard Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Ballard Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ballard Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Ballard Center had 29 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Ballard Center?▾
Ballard Center provides 3.44 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours, 0.49 LPN hours, and 1.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.4%.
How many beds does Ballard Center have?▾
Ballard Center has 142 certified beds with an average of 97.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Ballard Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 6 in Seattle. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ballard Center?▾
On Google Maps, Ballard Center has a rating of 2.4 out of 5 based on 50 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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