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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 980032536612226WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(117 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
70
certified

How Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way 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
5/5
WA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
WA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
WA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.45 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.52 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
31.3%
WA average
45.4%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.45 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.37.
Reported RN time is 1.52 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.94.
Staff turnover is 31.3%, lower than the Washington average of 45.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 16, 2024
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer 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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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. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
62.2
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)
16
Weighted Score
87.0
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
F0684Potential for Harm

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

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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 16, 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
F0658Potential for Harm

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

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
F0697Potential for Harm

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

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
F0825Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 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
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
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
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

+ 16 more deficiencies

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

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.93 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.52 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.45 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.60 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.22 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.3%
RN Turnover
31.6%
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 (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 7, 1998
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 7, 1998
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
GILBERT, DENNISMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 10, 2025
VIOLA, EDDIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 21, 2025
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
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
FEDERAL WAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 6, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 30, 2025
FLETCHER, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 8, 2018
GILBERT, DENNISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 30, 2025
PACIO, GLENNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 30, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 8, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
Federal Way, WACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.
Federal Way, WA528 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Hallmark Manor
Federal Way, WA4,752 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $32,175
Life Care Center of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA2.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $98,970
Auburn Post Acute
Auburn, WA5.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $380,862
Canterbury House
Auburn, WA5.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $68,159
North Auburn Care
Auburn, WA5.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,035
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA · Current facility
—5/53/55/5None recorded
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.
Federal Way, WA
528 ft4/53/54/5None recorded
Hallmark Manor
Federal Way, WA
4,752 ft2/52/53/5$32,175
Life Care Center of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
2.0 mi2/51/53/5$98,970
Auburn Post Acute
Auburn, WA
5.2 mi1/51/54/5$380,862
Canterbury House
Auburn, WA
5.3 mi2/52/54/5$68,159
North Auburn Care
Auburn, WA
5.6 mi2/51/53/5$12,035

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 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.
How much does Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way 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). Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way had any health inspection violations?▾
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way?▾
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way provides 5.45 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours, 0.99 LPN hours, and 2.93 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.3%.
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 62.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 3 in Federal Way. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way?▾
On Google Maps, Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 117 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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