Nursing Homes in ZIP 98003 (Federal Way, WA)
In ZIP 98003, Federal Way, WA, the latest CMS data lists 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 3.3 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C. | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 120 | 109.5% | 40.0% | 0 |
| GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY | 5.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 70 | 62.2% | 31.6% | 0 |
| HALLMARK MANOR | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 147 | 108.1% | 38.1% | 1 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 157 | 83.8% | 68.2% | 2 |
ZIP 98003 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 4 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 98003, 4 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 494 certified beds are reported across 4 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.38 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 44.5%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $131,145 in fines.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 494 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $131,145 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 |
| Avg RN turnover | 44.5% |
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Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 98003
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Families in ZIP 98003, Federal Way, WA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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