Washington: CMS Rating Breakdown
Washington operates 194 CMS-certified nursing homes, which collectively hold an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.29 out of 5 according to current official CMS figures. The state's nursing home landscape is dominated by for-profit facilities, which account for 154 of the total, while 29 are nonprofit and 11 are government-operated.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance but carries documented limitations that merit consideration. A statewide average does not constitute a definitive assessment of individual facilities, nor should it be interpreted as medical, financial, or legal advice. When evaluating a specific nursing home for practical decision-making purposes, prospective residents and their families should review the detailed per-facility pages and consult each facility's live Care Compare profile to obtain comprehensive, current information tailored to their needs.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 154 |
| Non Profit | 29 |
| Government | 11 |