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HomeWashingtonThe Terraces at Skyline

The Terraces at Skyline

715 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 981042064071700WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(27 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
34
certified

How The Terraces at Skyline 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
4.60 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.04 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Above 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 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
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 7, 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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The Terraces at Skyline is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Seattle, Washington with 34 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
34
Avg Residents/Day
28.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 16, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
King
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19
Weighted Score
126.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (55)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 4, 2026Corrected: 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: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have 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.

Survey: Aug 7, 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: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 7, 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: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 7, 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: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 7, 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: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate 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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0909Potential for Harm

Regularly 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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have 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.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Aug 23, 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: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: 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: Aug 23, 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: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 25 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 Aide2.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.60 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.39 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTHWEST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 12, 1966
HIRCHE, TORSTENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 31, 2014
BENNETT, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2014
JAMES, HEATHERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 16, 2009
MCNAMARA, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 3, 2013
HIRCHE, TORSTENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 31, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Terraces at Skyline and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
The Terraces at Skyline
Seattle, WACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mirabella
Seattle, WA4,224 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $23,463
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
Seattle, WA4,752 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $73,318
Transitional Care Of Seattle
Seattle, WA1.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bailey-Boushay House
Seattle, WA1.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Washington Care Center
Seattle, WA2.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $58,704
Queen Anne Healthcare
Seattle, WA2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Terraces at Skyline
Seattle, WA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Mirabella
Seattle, WA
4,224 ft5/53/55/5$23,463
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
Seattle, WA
4,752 ft2/51/53/5$73,318
Transitional Care Of Seattle
Seattle, WA
1.6 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Bailey-Boushay House
Seattle, WA
1.8 mi3/53/5N/ANone recorded
Washington Care Center
Seattle, WA
2.7 mi2/52/54/5$58,704
Queen Anne Healthcare
Seattle, WA
2.8 mi5/55/55/5None 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 The Terraces at Skyline?▾
The Terraces at Skyline 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 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does The Terraces at Skyline 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). The Terraces at Skyline participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Terraces at Skyline had any health inspection violations?▾
The Terraces at Skyline had 19 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Terraces at Skyline?▾
The Terraces at Skyline provides 4.60 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does The Terraces at Skyline have?▾
The Terraces at Skyline has 34 certified beds with an average of 28.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Terraces at Skyline?▾
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 The Terraces at Skyline?▾
On Google Maps, The Terraces at Skyline has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 27 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.