Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
Kent, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505519) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $43,455
Phone: (253) 852-7755 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $43,455.00 for Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center is a 91-bed skilled nursing facility in Kent, King County, Washington, with an average of 85.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 2008, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid payment.
According to CMS Care Compare, Benson Heights holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $43,455.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Benson Heights is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. There is no record of an ownership change at this facility in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from 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?
Benson Heights has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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, with 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is 37.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $43,455.00, and 0 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Benson Heights has 91 certified beds and an average of 85.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company 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 November 10, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Benson Heights scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the data provided; contact the facility at 2538527755 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2538527755 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505519?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.