Canterbury House
502 29TH STREET SOUTHEAST, Auburn, WA 98002
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Canterbury House Compares
Canterbury House is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Auburn, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Auburn, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (25% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (52% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Washington average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.0% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Canterbury House
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Canterbury House with other nursing homes in Auburn.
How is Canterbury House addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Canterbury House keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Canterbury House keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Canterbury House?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Canterbury House lag behind other Auburn options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Canterbury House?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Auburn
Auburn sits in King County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 293,222 (13.2%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $99,158
- Median home value
- $601,100
Demographics for King County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Auburn.
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