Briarwood At Timber Ridge
Issaquah, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505518) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (425) 427-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Briarwood At Timber Ridge holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Briarwood At Timber Ridge reports 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, a 28.6% nursing turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Briarwood At Timber Ridge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Briarwood At Timber Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Issaquah, King County, Washington, operating under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility is certified for 45 beds and reports an average daily census of 42.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 30, 2008, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Briarwood At Timber Ridge holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicated and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this location.
Briarwood At Timber Ridge is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars across the chain.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Briarwood At Timber Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
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 4.64 hours per resident per day, with 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 28.6%; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 42.5 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 Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 30, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 4254275200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4254275200 to arrange a visit and review its full record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505518?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.