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Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center

22410 BENSON ROAD SE, KENT, WA, 98031

(253) 852-7755

91 licensed beds

CMS rates Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 95 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with $38,422 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Kent, WA 98031

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

505519

Care type

Nursing home

County

King

Facility name

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center

Street address

22410 BENSON ROAD SE

City / state / ZIP

Kent, WA 98031

Phone

(253) 852-7755

Website

avalonhealthcare.com

About this facility — Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Kent, Washington. It is licensed for 91 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 37 senior care facilities in Kent and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Avalon Health Care, a group of 16 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center 95 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 12 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $38,422 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Avalon Health Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Avalon Care Llc

Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2003

Ahmad, Atique

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Avalon Health Care Inc

Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2003

Avalon Health Care Management Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2003

Avalon Holding Inc

Indirect owner — since 2003

Avalon of Washington Llc

Direct owner — since 2004

Dangerfield, David

Governing body · Director — since 2007

Harris, Bradford

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Hash, Alan

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Kirton, Byron

Governing body · Director — since 2024

Kirton, Hyrum

Governing body · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Kirton, Spencer

Governing body · Director — since 2024

Robinson, Kenyardar

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Smith, Nicole

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Winstead, Constance

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Woltil, Robert

Governing body · Director — since 2012

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

15 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

2008-11-10

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

10 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$38,422 total

Last standard inspection

2026-05-06

Nurse staffing

4.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$445 per day (≈ $13,530/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

85% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 9% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

7% below the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 12 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-06Health inspection10 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0628

E · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0688

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0803

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-06-04

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-06-04

2025-07-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-08-25

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (84 citations)

2025-02-25Health inspection13 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0623

E · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0745

D · No harm found

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-09

2023-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0582

E · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0623

F · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0688

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0698

E · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0800

F · No harm foundFood safety

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0802

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0803

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0808

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0847

E · No harm found

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2023-12-27

2023-10-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-11-10

2026-05-06Fire-safety inspection20 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0030

D · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0031

F · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0033

F · No harm found

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2026-06-04

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0281

F · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-06-04

2025-02-25Fire-safety inspection17 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-03-25

E-0023

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2025-03-25

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2025-03-25

E-0033

F · No harm found

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2025-03-25

E-0034

F · No harm found

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0211

F · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0233

E · No harm found

Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0362

E · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0751

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-03-25

2023-11-20Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-12-27

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0355

F · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2023-12-27

Federal penalties

2026-05-06Fine$9,347

2023-10-30Fine$29,075

Total fines$38,422

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 505519.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 67% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

$38,422

More than 64% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.3

Higher than 63% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

36%

Higher than 26% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 11 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	14.4%	13.8%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	0.0%	5.6%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.6%	0.8%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.3%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	0.8%	17.9%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.3%	2.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	6.6%	15.6%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	32.3%	12.5%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.3%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.5%	4.4%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	32.9%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	62.5%	15.0%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.90	1.26	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.63	1.54	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.8%	88.7%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	84.4%	80.1%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-0803 3 inspections. Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
K-0293 3 inspections. Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

What its owners also hold

Avalon Health Care Inc has an ownership stake on file at 14 nursing homes, averaging 3.8 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Avalon Care Llc has an ownership stake on file at 8 nursing homes, averaging 3.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Avalon Holding Inc has an ownership stake on file at 4 nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Washington

Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Valley Medical Center, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Multicare Covington Medical Center, about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Multicare Auburn Medical Center, about 6.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Valley View Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Renton, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Cedar River Healthcare Center, Renton, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Puget Sound Transitional Care, Des Moines, about 4.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
North Auburn Care, Auburn, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center, Des Moines, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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