Transitional Care of Seattle
CMS rates Transitional Care of Seattle 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 71 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Transitional Care of Seattle
Transitional Care of Seattle is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Seattle, Washington. It is licensed for 165 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).
It is one of 95 senior care facilities in Seattle 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 Transitional Care of Seattle 71 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-0657 3 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F-0645 2 inspections. PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-0804 2 inspections. Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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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
- Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Harborview Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Swedish Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Seattle Medical Post Acute Care, Seattle, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- The Terraces At Skyline, Seattle, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Washington Care Center, Seattle, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Bailey-boushay House, Seattle, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Mirabella, Seattle, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
