ElderGrade
B

83.1/100

Above average

The Terraces At Skyline

715 9Th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

CMS 2/5 stars #10 of 47 in King County (206) 407-1700
Certified beds
34
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
Non-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

23.6/30

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

  • -6.4 for 35 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

30/30

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

  • 5.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.04 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

7.5/15

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

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

  • 4 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 4.60 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.04 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.39 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

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

Recent inspection findings

All 55 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 7, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 4, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 7, 2025 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 7, 2025 F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 7, 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 Aug 7, 2025 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HIRCHE, TORSTEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BENNETT, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JAMES, HEATHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCNAMARA, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HIRCHE, TORSTEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTHWEST Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about The Terraces At Skyline

What is the ElderGrade for The Terraces At Skyline? +

The Terraces At Skyline holds an ElderGrade of B (83.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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 The Terraces At Skyline? +

Residents receive an average of 4.60 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Terraces At Skyline been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 55 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does The Terraces At Skyline accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Terraces At Skyline 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.