Cedar River Healthcare Center
Renton, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505532) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $74,815
Phone: (425) 362-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedar River Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Cedar River Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.18 hours per resident per day, including about 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
CMS records show Cedar River Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $74,815.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Cedar River Healthcare Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Renton, King County, Washington, with an average of 55.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for federal certification on April 25, 2019.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cedar River holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 5.17597 hours per resident per day, including 1.13031 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $74,815.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Cedar River Healthcare Center is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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?
Cedar River Healthcare Center 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?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with 39.3% nursing turnover; the staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $74,815.00 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?
Cedar River Healthcare Center is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 55.3 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 Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 25, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Cedar River scores 3, 2, 5, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4253626200 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 4253626200 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 latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505532?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.