Edmonds Post Acute – EDMONDS, WA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Edmonds Post Acute

21400 72ND AVENUE WEST, Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 775-1961
128 beds
All Edmonds facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
64.52
Score /100
#10528
National Rank

#10528
of 14703 facilities
National
28.4% position
#159
of 194 in WA
State Rank
#16
of 17 in Snohomish
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Edmonds
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 98026
ZIP Rank






About Edmonds Post AcuteEdmonds Post Acute is located at 21400 72Nd Avenue West, Edmonds, WA, reachable at (425) 775-1961. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 128.0 certified beds and serves an average of 81 residents per day. It is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group network (13 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-08-01. 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

Edmonds Post Acute

Address

21400 72Nd Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 128 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 24 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
64.52
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10528 of 14703 nationally – #159 of 194 in Washington

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Edmonds Post Acute may be considered for families with limited options in Edmonds, WA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightEdmonds Post Acute currently provides 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 57.4%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 25 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours56 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 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 32 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours40 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 $26,520. 113 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) 1
Total Fines Amount $26520.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 178.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,528
of 14,703
National
Bottom 28%
#159
of 194
WA State
Bottom 18% in WA
#16
of 17
️ Snohomish County
#16 of 17
#2
of 2
️ Edmonds
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 98026
#2 of 2

Nationally, Edmonds Post Acute ranks 10528th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within WA, it ranks 159th out of 194 nursing homes. In Edmonds, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,976 nationally and RN hours rank #3,741 nationally (#103 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 3.61 #6,989 / 14,703 #139 / 194 Above average
2023 3.43 #8,439 / 14,703 #161 / 194 Below average
2024 3.35 #9,660 / 14,703 #175 / 194 Below average
2025 4.02 #4,455 / 14,703 #112 / 194 Above average
2026 4.14 #3,976 / 14,703 #91 / 194 Above average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank WA State Rank Note
2022 0.91 #2,778 / 14,703 #81 / 194 Top 25%
2023 0.57 #6,712 / 14,703 #152 / 194 Above average
2024 0.51 #7,936 / 14,703 #162 / 194 Below average
2025 0.44 #9,737 / 14,703 #173 / 194 Below average
2026 0.79 #3,741 / 14,703 #103 / 194 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Edmonds Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-08-01. 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 (425) 775-1961 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Edmonds Post Acute 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 (4★), 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 64.5/100, placing it #10528 of 14703 facilities nationally and #159 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 Edmonds Post Acute receives a reported average of 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 56 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 25 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 32 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 57.4%. 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 $26,520. 113 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 1 fine(s) totaling $26,520, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 178.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Edmonds Post Acute ranks 10528th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within WA, it ranks 159th out of 194 nursing homes. In Edmonds, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,976 nationally and RN hours rank #3,741 nationally (#103 in WA). Our composite quality score of 64.5/100 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 Edmonds, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/washington/edmonds/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

21400 72ND AVENUE WEST, Edmonds, WA 98026
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

SALT CREEK BEACH, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 128
Average Residents / Day 81 (63% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Snohomish County, WA
City Edmonds, WA
ZIP Code 98026
Approved Since August 1, 1977
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 505236
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.
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