Ballard CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
- CCN
- 505042
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 142
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 98
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Ballard Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 30 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Washington is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Washington (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | King County median | Washington median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 47 homes in the county, 193 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Washington median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 16 Apr 2026 | 30 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 8 Jan 2025 | 26 | 17 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 19 | 13 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 30 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 26 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 21 Apr 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 19 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | Payment denial | 1 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Washington median | Washington average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.44 | 4.10 | 4.37 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.04 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.49 | 0.77 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.66 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.15 | 3.60 | 3.81 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 53.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Washington median
- 43.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 46.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.3% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- 820 NW 95th Street Operations LLC
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare (184 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BQ Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Bold Quail Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2020 | |
| Newgen LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20 Apr 2026 | |
| 820 NW 95th Street Property LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 | |
| 9560 Pico LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 | |
| Bold Quail Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 | |
| BQ Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 | |
| Newgen Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 | |
| Newgen LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 | |
| Pico AR LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2020 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in King County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadview Center | Seattle | 2 of 5 | 47 | $17,252 | 6 Jun 2025 | |
| Columbia Lutheran Home | Seattle | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 20 Mar 2025 | |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline | Seattle | 2 of 5 | 42 | $0 | 17 May 2025 | |
| Cascades of St Anne | Seattle | 2 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 21 Jan 2026 | |
| Queen Anne Healthcare | Seattle | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 5 May 2026 | |
| Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation | Seattle | 5 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 24 Mar 2026 | |
| Richmond Beach Rehab | Shoreline | 4 of 5 | 14 | $44,753 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Bridges To Home | Shoreline | 2 of 5 | 15 | $8,278 | 4 Aug 2025 | |
| Mirabella | Seattle | 5 of 5 | 16 | $23,463 | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| Fircrest Nursing Facility | Seattle | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 7 Nov 2025 | |
| Park Shore | Seattle | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 8 Dec 2025 | |
| Bailey-Boushay House | Seattle | 3 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 5 May 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Ballard Center (CCN 505042). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ballard-center-seattle-wa-505042/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Ballard Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 8 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Ballard Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Genesis Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Ballard Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Washington as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.