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43 Best Medicaid Nursing Homes in Washington

43 of the 193 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Washington (22%) are top-graded Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 43 of the 43 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 34.8%, 10.3 points lower than the 45.1% across all homes there. Briarwood At Timber Ridge in Issaquah grades highest at A (99 out of 100).

How top-graded Medicaid-certified homes in Washington compare

This group set against every nursing home in Washington, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.76

All homes in Washington: 4.36

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

34.8%

All homes in Washington: 45.1%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

89.3/100

All homes in Washington: 77.1/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A

43 grade A,

The best-graded top-graded Medicaid-certified home in Washington is Briarwood At Timber Ridge in Issaquah, WA, grade A, 99/100.

Every top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing home in Washington

Showing 41 to 43 of 43, best-graded first.

A

85/100

Lacamas Creek Post Acute

Camas, WA · Clark County

CMS 5/583 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.63 /day
Staff turnover
54%
Serious cites
0

Lacamas Creek runs a solid operation on the clinical side. The 83-bed home logged a 5-star health inspection in July 2025 with 36 deficiencies on record and none at the harm or jeopardy level, though there is one abuse-related citation worth asking about directly. Nurse staffing sits at 4.63 hours per resident day, roughly 20% above the national average, and the quality measure rating holds at 4 stars. The soft spot is retention. Annual turnover of 53.8% runs well above the 45.8% national average, and weekend coverage drops about 12% below its own weekday level. That combination, strong inspection results, thinner weekends, steady churn, is what you'd want to watch, especially if your family member needs care on Saturdays and Sundays.

A

85/100

Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim

Sequim, WA · Clallam County

CMS 2/590 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.63 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim runs a for-profit operation at 90 certified beds, and its staffing numbers are the standout: 4.63 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 20 percent above the national average, with weekend coverage dipping about 14 percent below weekdays. Staff turnover sits at 37.2 percent, better than the 45.8 percent national figure, and the quality measure rating reflects that strength. The inspection record tells a different story. Sixty-two deficiencies on the current record, including two at harm or jeopardy level and three tied to abuse, with one fine totaling $48,828 and a health inspection rating of just one star. The most recent inspection was December 9, 2025, so the record is current. Strong staffing, weak oversight history.

A

85/100

Mirabella

Seattle, WA · King County

CMS 5/546 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.38 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Mirabella runs 4.38 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 13% above the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 12% below its weekday level, a smaller drop than many homes show. Staff turnover sits at 36.6%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters for residents who need consistent faces. The tradeoff shows up in its inspection history: 48 deficiencies on record, including two at the harm level and five tied to abuse, with $23,463 in fines across two events. The most recent inspection was June 27, 2025. Strong staffing and a nonprofit owner don't erase that record; they just mean care is likely well-covered day to day even as the compliance side carries real problems.

Frequently asked questions

How many top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Washington?
There are 43 top-graded Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Washington, 22% of the 193 nursing homes there.
Are top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Washington they average 4.76 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.36 for all nursing homes in Washington, a difference of +0.4 hours. Staff turnover averages 34.8% against 45.1%.
Which top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Washington?
Briarwood At Timber Ridge in Issaquah, WA, grade A, 99 out of 100.
Does being top-graded Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 43 graded top-graded Medicaid-certified homes in Washington, 43 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Washington accept Medicaid?
43 of the 43 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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