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Briarwood At Timber Ridge
100 Timber Ridge Way Nw, Issaquah, WA 98027
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.
Briarwood At Timber Ridge, in Issaquah, Washington, is certified for 45 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Life Care Services chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 5, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 42.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 28.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | King Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 54 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.2 | 51.7 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 41.0% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 16 Dec 2025, 25 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×5 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 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 | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 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 | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 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 | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | 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 Aug 2023 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | 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 | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.6%, RNs 11.1%; 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 | 19.4% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 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 | 13.5% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.0% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Timber Ridge Opco Llc. Chain: Life Care Services (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lcs Timber Ridge LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 75% | 06/01/2020 |
| Nhi-Lcs Trs LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 06/01/2020 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 06/01/2020 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Lcs Holding Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Lcs Management Holding Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Lcs Timber Ridge LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Life Care Companies LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Life Care Services Communities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| Mccarthy Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Mpm Senior Living Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Nhi-Lcs Jv I LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Rci Legacy Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Redwood Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation | Seattle | 114 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 33.3 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
All 47 facilities in King County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Briarwood At Timber Ridge been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Briarwood At Timber Ridge been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Briarwood At Timber Ridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Briarwood At Timber Ridge?
It is part of the Life Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lcs Timber Ridge LLC, Nhi-Lcs Trs LLC and National Health Investors, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Briarwood At Timber Ridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Dec 2025.
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.