ElderGrade
A

99/100

Excellent

Briarwood At Timber Ridge

100 Timber Ridge Way Nw, Issaquah, WA 98027

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 47 in King County (425) 427-5200
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.97 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 29% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.64 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.97 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.06 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 28.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 16, 2025 (8 months ago).

F Dec 16, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 16, 2025 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE SERVICES, which operates 44 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
VICTOR, JASON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BIRD, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAHEY, DANIEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SHAW, GELYNNA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
UHLEMANN, BRIDGETTE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VICTOR, JASON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HUMPHREY, ERRIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KUMAR, DHIRENDRA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TURNER, HEATHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LCS HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
LCS MANAGEMENT HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Briarwood At Timber Ridge

What is the ElderGrade for Briarwood At Timber Ridge? +

Briarwood At Timber Ridge holds an ElderGrade of A (99 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Briarwood At Timber Ridge? +

Residents receive an average of 4.64 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Briarwood At Timber Ridge been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 19 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Briarwood At Timber Ridge accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Briarwood At Timber Ridge is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.