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HomeWashingtonGarden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way

491 South 338th Street, Federal Way, WA 980032536612226
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
70
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 60.7 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Jun 16, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.41 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 39.0%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Federal Way, Washington with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored above average compared to Washington facilities.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
60.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 12, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
King
Last Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
89.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (46)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Jun 16, 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: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 16, 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: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jun 16, 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: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 16 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialJun 16, 2025
35 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.99 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.51 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.41 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.61 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.20 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.0%
RN Turnover
31.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FLETCHER, TODD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual25%Jan 1, 2007
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual74%Apr 7, 1998
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 20, 2006
FEDERAL WAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2003
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 28, 2003
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
GILBERT, DENNISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 10, 2025
PACIO, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2014
VIOLA, EDDIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 21, 2025
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 28, 2003
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 28, 2003
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 28, 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way?▾
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way had any health inspection violations?▾
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 16, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way?▾
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way provides 5.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.51 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 2.99 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.0%.
How many beds does Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way have?▾
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way has 70 certified beds with an average of 60.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way?▾
Yes, there are 3 other nursing homes in Federal Way, Washington with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Federal Way nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →