AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT PARK WEST – SEATTLE, WA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West

1703 CALIFORNIA AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-9750
137 beds
All Seattle facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
65.16
Score /100
#10288
National Rank

#10288
of 14703 facilities
National
30.0% position
#155
of 194 in WA
State Rank
#41
of 47 in King
County Rank
#17
of 19 in Seattle
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 98116
ZIP Rank






About Avamere Rehabilitation At Park WestAvamere Rehabilitation At Park West is located at 1703 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA, reachable at (206) 937-9750. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 137.0 certified beds and serves an average of 92 residents per day. It is part of the Avamere network (33 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1982-11-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West

Address

1703 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
65.16
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10288 of 14703 nationally – #155 of 194 in Washington

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West may be considered for families with limited options in Seattle, WA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. 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

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 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 InsightAvamere Rehabilitation At Park West currently provides 4 hours 7 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have declined from 48 min/day (2022) to 29 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.6%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 7 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 29 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 10 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 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 42 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $29,820. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $29820.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 175.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,288
of 14,703
National
Bottom 30%
#155
of 194
WA State
Bottom 20% in WA
#41
of 47
️ King County
#41 of 47
#17
of 19
️ Seattle
#17 of 19
#1
of 1
ZIP 98116
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West ranks 10288th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within WA, it ranks 155th out of 194 nursing homes. In Seattle, it ranks 17th out of 19 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,129 nationally and RN hours rank #9,201 nationally (#172 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 3.82 #5,527 / 14,703 #113 / 194 Above average
2023 3.66 #6,484 / 14,703 #139 / 194 Above average
2024 4.11 #3,659 / 14,703 #89 / 194 Top 25%
2025 4.19 #3,526 / 14,703 #88 / 194 Top 25%
2026 4.11 #4,129 / 14,703 #97 / 194 Above average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank WA State Rank Note
2022 0.80 #3,772 / 14,703 #105 / 194 Above average
2023 0.58 #6,512 / 14,703 #148 / 194 Above average
2024 0.48 #8,722 / 14,703 #170 / 194 Below average
2025 0.58 #6,879 / 14,703 #155 / 194 Above average
2026 0.48 #9,201 / 14,703 #172 / 194 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1982-11-01. 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 (206) 937-9750 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 65.2/100, placing it #10288 of 14703 facilities nationally and #155 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 Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West receives a reported average of 4 hours 7 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 10 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 29 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 42 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 54.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $29,820. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $29,820, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 175.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West ranks 10288th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within WA, it ranks 155th out of 194 nursing homes. In Seattle, it ranks 17th out of 19 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,129 nationally and RN hours rank #9,201 nationally (#172 in WA). Our composite quality score of 65.2/100 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 Seattle, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/washington/seattle/

Contact and Location

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Address

1703 CALIFORNIA AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Seattle, WA 98116
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LLC
Legal Name

SW SEATTLE OPERATIONS LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 137
Average Residents / Day 92 (68% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County King County, WA
City Seattle, WA
ZIP Code 98116
Approved Since November 1, 1982
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 505270
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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