Quick answers
- Where is Ballard Center?
- 820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, WA 98117, in King County, Washington.
- What is the phone number of Ballard Center?
- (206) 782-0100, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Ballard Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Ballard Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Ballard Center.
- What did inspectors find at Ballard Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 13, 2023 to July 23, 2026), Medicare lists 77 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 13, 2023 to July 23, 2026), Ballard Center had 77 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day; the Washington average is 4.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 16, 2026 — 32 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 16, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 16, 2026 (standard health inspection); June 29, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 23, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 32 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0636 Level E
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0637 Level E
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0638 Level E
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0700 Level E
“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.”
F0732 Level E
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level E
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0678 Level E
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0640 Level D
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0646 Level D
“Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Previous cycle: January 8, 2025 — 26 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 8, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 8, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 26 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0908 Level E
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0925 Level D
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0585 Level D
“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.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0660 Level D
“Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0838 Level C
“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.”
Earlier cycle: September 13, 2023 — 19 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 13, 2023 (standard health inspection); October 23, 2023 (complaint investigation); February 28, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 19 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0801 Level F
“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.”
F0585 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level D
“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.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0640 Level D
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (97)
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0009 Level F
“Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0018 Level F
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0020 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
E0023 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.”
E0034 Level F
“Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.”
E0035 Level F
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
E0036 Level F
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0100 Level F
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0346 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0753 Level F
“Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0781 Level F
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
E0030 Level D
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
K0325 Level D
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
57 more fire safety citations are not listed here.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.96 | 2.68 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.47 | 4.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.16 | 3.82 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.81 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 45.5% | 43.9% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 41.7% | 43.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 183 nursing homes: Genesis Healthcare.
Legal business name: 820 NW 95th Street Operations LLC.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day | 104.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Genesis Healthcare |
| Legal business name | 820 NW 95th Street Operations LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1967-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, WA 98117 |
| County | King County |
| State | Washington |
| Phone | (206) 782‑0100 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505042 |
| Name in Medicare records | BALLARD CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Broadview Center1.8 mi · Seattle, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Columbia Lutheran Home2.6 mi · Seattle, WA · 4 of 5 stars
- Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline3.7 mi · Seattle, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Cascades of St Anne3.8 mi · Seattle, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Queen Anne Healthcare3.8 mi · Seattle, WA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- University of Washington Medical Center4.4 mi · Seattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Seattle Children's Hospital4.7 mi · Seattle, WA · Children's Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital6.1 mi · Seattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13