Nursing Homes in ZIP 98368 (Port Townsend, WA)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 98368, Port Townsend, WA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 5.0 out of 5.
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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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 94 | 41.2% | 41.7% | 1 |
Data profile for ZIP 98368
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 98368: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND (for-profit). 94 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.96 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 41.7%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $34,808 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 94 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $34,808 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 |
| Avg RN turnover | 41.7% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 98368
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 98368
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 98368, Port Townsend, 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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Data sources
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, 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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