THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE
715 9TH AVENUE, Seattle, WA 98104
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE Compares
THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE is a 34-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Seattle, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.8%) is above the Washington average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 34 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% 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: 9.8% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.8% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (119% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.4% — 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 THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE with other nursing homes in Seattle.
How is THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE 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 THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.8% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE lag behind other Seattle options?
Its 1-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.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE?
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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