FIR LANE CARE
2430 NORTH 13TH STREET, Shelton, WA 98584
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How FIR LANE CARE Compares
FIR LANE CARE is a 135-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shelton, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.4%) is above the Washington average of 15.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 135 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Shelton, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.4% — worse than the Washington average of 15.1% (108% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Washington average of 2.6% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the Washington average of 4.3% (89% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — worse than the Washington average of 19.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 193 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FIR LANE CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FIR LANE CARE with other nursing homes in Shelton.
How is FIR LANE CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is FIR LANE CARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.4% here versus 15.1% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FIR LANE CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 2.6% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is FIR LANE CARE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 135 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FIR LANE CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FIR LANE CARE lag behind other Shelton options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Shelton
Shelton sits in Mason County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,983 (22.9%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $60,565
- Median home value
- $249,100
Demographics for Mason County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shelton.
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