Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Washington (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Washington, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Heron's Key
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 45 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Mt Baker Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 00 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Park Manor Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 20 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $28,106 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Queen Anne Healthcare
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Regency Omak
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 02 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 51 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $18,220 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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North Valley HospitalInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 40 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Pacific Care and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 01 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Oaks at Lakewood
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 05 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
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About nursing homes in Washington
What is the best-rated nursing home in Washington?
By Medicare’s ratings, Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center ranks first in Washington, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Washington?
172 homes in Washington qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Washington, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data