Puget Sound Transitional Care
Des Moines, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505513) · 165 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (206) 824-0600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Puget Sound Transitional Care has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Puget Sound Transitional Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
Puget Sound Transitional Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Puget Sound Transitional Care is a for-profit nursing home in Des Moines, King County, Washington, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 2004. The facility maintains 165 certified beds with an average daily census of 81.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.85, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Puget Sound Transitional Care is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection and quality details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.4% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record 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 recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 165 certified beds with an average daily census of 81.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 2, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings; for this facility those are 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2068240600 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 2068240600 or check Medicare Care Compare for more information.
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/505513?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.