SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE
555 16TH AVENUE, Seattle, WA 98122
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
Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE Compares
SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE is a 103-bed for-profit nursing facility in Seattle, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.3%) is above the Washington average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 103 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% 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: 13.4% — better than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (86% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE with other nursing homes in Seattle.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE 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 practices help SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.3% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE lag behind other Seattle options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 19 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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