SOUTH HILL REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER – SPOKANE, WA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center

17 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 474-5678
113 beds
All Spokane facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
73.16
Score /100
#6824
National Rank

#6824
of 14703 facilities
National
53.6% position
#113
of 194 in WA
State Rank
#9
of 17 in Spokane
County Rank
#7
of 14 in Spokane
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 99202
ZIP Rank






About South Hill Rehabilitation And Care CenterSouth Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center is located at 17 East 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA, reachable at (509) 474-5678. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 113.0 certified beds and serves an average of 89 residents per day. It is part of the The Ensign Group network (329 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1992-06-06. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center

Address

17 East 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 113 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: THE ENSIGN GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 9 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
73.16
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6824 of 14703 nationally – #113 of 194 in Washington

Who Is This Facility Best For?

South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center offers a mid-range care option in Spokane, WA. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSouth Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center currently provides 4 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have declined from 72 min/day (2022) to 43 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 62.1%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 29 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 37 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 8 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours11 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 43 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $309,032. 27 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 77.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,824
of 14,703
National
Top 46%
#113
of 194
WA State
Bottom 42% in WA
#9
of 17
️ Spokane County
#9 of 17
#7
of 14
️ Spokane
#7 of 14
#3
of 3
ZIP 99202
#3 of 3

Nationally, South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center ranks 6824th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within WA, it ranks 113th out of 194 nursing homes. In Spokane, it ranks 7th out of 14 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,457 nationally and RN hours rank #4,626 nationally (#124 in WA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WA State Rank Note
2022 5.23 #887 / 14,703 #15 / 194 Top 10%
2023 3.87 #4,934 / 14,703 #118 / 194 Above average
2024 4.99 #1,134 / 14,703 #19 / 194 Top 10%
2025 5.35 #761 / 14,703 #15 / 194 Top 10%
2026 4.48 #2,457 / 14,703 #51 / 194 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WA State Rank Note
2022 1.20 #1,182 / 14,703 #31 / 194 Top 10%
2023 0.99 #1,836 / 14,703 #58 / 194 Top 25%
2024 0.95 #2,069 / 14,703 #59 / 194 Top 25%
2025 0.88 #2,702 / 14,703 #80 / 194 Top 25%
2026 0.72 #4,626 / 14,703 #124 / 194 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1992-06-06. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (509) 474-5678 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 73.2/100, placing it #6824 of 14703 facilities nationally and #113 of 194 in Washington. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 8 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 37 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 43 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 62.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $309,032. 27 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 77.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center ranks 6824th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within WA, it ranks 113th out of 194 nursing homes. In Spokane, it ranks 7th out of 14 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,457 nationally and RN hours rank #4,626 nationally (#124 in WA). Our composite quality score of 73.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Spokane, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/washington/spokane/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

17 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Spokane, WA 99202
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LLC
Legal Name

LAST EMPIRE HEALTHCARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 113
Average Residents / Day 89 (79% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Spokane County, WA
City Spokane, WA
ZIP Code 99202
Approved Since June 6, 1992
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 505414
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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