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Columbia Lutheran Home
4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
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.
Certified for 116 beds, Columbia Lutheran Home serves Seattle in King County, Washington and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 23, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 39.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), above the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | King Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 54 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 39.7 | 51.7 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.0% | 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: 20 Mar 2025, 28 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 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 | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | 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 | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
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 41.0%, RNs 31.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 17.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.6% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.5% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Columbia Lutheran Ministries.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Columbia Lutheran Home been cited for?
46 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 Columbia Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Columbia Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Columbia Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Columbia Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Mar 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.