Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.
Federal Way, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505510) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (253) 835-7453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Care Center Federal Way holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Washington's state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Avalon Care Center Federal Way reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.3%.
Avalon Care Center Federal Way has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C. is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Federal Way, King County, Washington, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 2002. The facility maintains 120 certified beds with an average of 109.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avalon Care Center Federal Way holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.28 per resident per day, including 0.90 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Avalon Care Center Federal Way is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 38.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 109.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 2, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2538357453 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2538357453 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505510?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.