Canterbury House
CMS rates Canterbury House 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 80 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $68,159 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Canterbury House
Canterbury House is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Auburn, Washington. It is licensed for 100 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).
It is one of 28 senior care facilities in Auburn 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 Evergreen Healthcare Group, a group of 43 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Canterbury House 80 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $68,159 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
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- K-0374 3 inspections. Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E-0015 2 inspections. Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
What its owners also hold
- Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 22 nursing homes, averaging 2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Witzcorp Global Llc has an ownership stake on file at 21 nursing homes, averaging 2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Pacific Northwest Snf Operations Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 16 nursing homes, averaging 2.2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Pacific Northwest Snf Operations Holdings (wa) Llc has an ownership stake on file at 6 nursing homes, averaging 2.2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Verify & compare
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
- Multicare Auburn Medical Center, about 1.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- St Francis Community Hospital, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Multicare Covington Medical Center, about 7.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Auburn Post Acute, Auburn, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center, Auburn, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- North Auburn Care, Auburn, about 3.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way, Federal Way, about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Avalon Care Center Federal Way, Federal Way, about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
