GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY
491 SOUTH 338TH STREET, Federal Way, WA 98003
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 GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY Compares
GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Federal Way, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (20.6%) is above the Washington average of 20.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Federal Way, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY with other nursing homes in Federal Way.
What keeps GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY's rating advantage in Federal Way?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY?
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 Federal Way
Federal Way 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 Federal Way.
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