FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY
15230-15TH NORTHEAST, Seattle, WA 98155
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY Compares
FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY is a 110-bed government-owned nursing facility in Seattle, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.9%) is above the Washington average of 15.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Seattle, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.9% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (96% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (78% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (67% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Seattle.
What keeps FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.9% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How do residents and families raise concerns at FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY's rating advantage in Seattle?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.1 stars across 19 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY?
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 Seattle
Seattle 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 Seattle.
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