Northwoods Lodge
Silverdale, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505484) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $51,942
Phone: (360) 698-3930 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwoods Lodge holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Northwoods Lodge reports total nurse staffing of 5.48 hours per resident per day, including 1.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Northwoods Lodge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $51,942.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Northwoods Lodge is a 57-bed skilled nursing facility in Silverdale, Kitsap County, Washington, with an average daily census of 52.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1994. It is part of the Sante chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars; Northwoods Lodge has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northwoods Lodge holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 5.47733 hours per resident per day, including 1.22772 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $51,942.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon for Northwoods Lodge, and no Special Focus Facility designation is on record.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare, as this summary reflects CMS data as published and may not capture the most recent survey cycle.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northwoods Lodge has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.47733 hours per resident per day, including 1.22772 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $51,942.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northwoods Lodge is certified for 57 beds with an average daily census of 52.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Sante chain, which has 5 facilities nationally averaging a 4.4-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Northwoods Lodge scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (360) 698-3930 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (360) 698-3930 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505484?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.