Ballard Center in Seattle, WA

Ballard Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Seattle, Washington. It is located in King county at 820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, Washington 98117. You can reach out to the office of Ballard Center via phone at (206) 782-0100. This skilled nursing facility has 142 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 68.87%. Its legal business name is 820 NW 95th Street Operations LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 184 nursing homes.

Ballard Center (Medicare CCN 505042) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1967 (59 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2026.

Contact Information

Ballard Center
820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, Washington 98117
(206) 782-0100

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Nursing Home Profile

NameBallard Center
Location820 Northwest 95th Street, Seattle, Washington
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds142
Occupancy Rate68.87%
Medicare ID (CCN)505042
Legal Business Name820 NW 95th Street Operations LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainGenesis Healthcare (184 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.4 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Ballard Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1285286559
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name820 NW 95th Street Operations LLC
Doing Business AsBallard Center
Address820 Nw 95th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Phone Number206-782-0100

NPI Number1710933999
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameSunbridge Healthcare LLC
Doing Business AsBallard Center
Address820 Nw 95th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Phone Number206-782-0100

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Ballard Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Ballard Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Ballard Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.443.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.040.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.490.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day1.92.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.153.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.90.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.060.07
Total nursing staff turnover53.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover46.2%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Ballard Center for 30 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 75 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 29, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 13, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
F0646, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 11, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 11, 2026
Dec 31, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 26, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 14, 2025

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Ballard Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.0913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.645.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.490.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.291.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.7312.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.863.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine94.4993.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine73.582.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened8.3314.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.4519.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.8495.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine83.1679.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers4.954.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence20.6219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication9.9615.38

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