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Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
22410 Benson Road Se, Kent, WA 98031
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center, in Kent, Washington, is certified for 91 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Avalon Health Care chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Washington median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 14, 22 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 50.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $43K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 37.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | King Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 54 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.5 | 51.7 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.6% | 41.0% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $43,455 | $8,278 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (47 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 May 2026, 25 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×23 E ×11 F ×9 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 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 | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | Fine | $14,380 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $29,075 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.6%, RNs 6.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.9% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.3% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 64.1% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Avalon Care Center-Kent, Llc. Chain: Avalon Health Care (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon of Washington LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/20/2004 |
| Avalon Care LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Holding Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in King County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood At Timber Ridge | Issaquah | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 42.2 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Covenant Shores Health Center | Mercer Island | 43 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 81.4 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Fircrest Nursing Facility | Seattle | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 32.7 | — | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way | Federal Way | 70 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 65.7 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Judson Park Health Center | Des Moines | 96 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 57 | 59.4 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Mirabella | Seattle | 46 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 48 | 104.3 | $23K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Queen Anne Healthcare | Seattle | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 25.0 | — | 5 May 2026 |
| Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center | Redmond | 139 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 18.7 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
All 47 facilities in King County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $43K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Avalon Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Avalon of Washington LLC, Avalon Care LLC and Avalon Health Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.