SeniorCareRanked
Washington/SEATTLE
81
Excellent

Transitional Care Of Seattle

2611 S DEARBORN STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98144
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Transitional Care Of Seattle is a 165-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in SEATTLE, Washington. It has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 81 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 35.3%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $38,565. 17 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score81/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating4/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day7.9 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day1.65 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover35% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies17 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 1 fine(s) totaling $38,565
  • 1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day7.9
RN hours/resident/day1.65
Staff turnover35.3%
RN turnover45.8%

Facility Information

Beds165
Avg residents64.4
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainEVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP
Deficiencies (last inspection)17
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Transitional Care Of Seattle

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Transitional Care Of Seattle reports 7.9 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 35.3% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

17 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.