About Ballard Center
Nursing home overview and details
Ballard Center is a for-profit nursing home in Seattle, WA, serving King County and the surrounding community. The facility has 142 certified beds with an average daily census of 97.3 residents.
Ballard Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Seattle, WA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Ballard Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Ballard Center provides 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.96 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 53.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 42.1%. Weekend staffing averages 3.35 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Ballard Center has 1 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Ballard Center
What is the CMS rating for Ballard Center?
Ballard Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Ballard Center have?
Ballard Center has 142 certified beds with an average daily census of 97.3 residents.
What type of facility is Ballard Center?
Ballard Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving King County in Seattle, WA.
How many doctors practice at Ballard Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Ballard Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Ballard Center have any safety concerns?
Ballard Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·