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Washington Care Center

2821 SOUTH WALDEN STREET, SEATTLE, WA, 98144

(206) 725-2800

wacenter.org

165 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

2821 South Walden Street

Seattle, WA 98144

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

165

CMS facility ID

505017

Care type

Nursing home

County

King

Facility name

Washington Care Center

Street address

2821 SOUTH WALDEN STREET

City / state / ZIP

Seattle, WA 98144

Phone

(206) 725-2800

Website

wacenter.org

About this facility — Washington Care Center

Washington Care Center 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 96 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Washington Care Center 124 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $52,007 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 August 31, 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

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Wcc Operator Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2020

Amadei Gatti, Carla

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Ch Heartwood Washington Holdings Llc

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Couve Healthcare Consulting Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Doepke, Tami

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Heartwood Washington Care Operations Holdings Llc

Indirect owner — since 2020

Herzka, Yisroel

Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Kopelowitz, Shaul

Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Veritas Health Solutions Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Wcc Evergreen Healthcare Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Wcc Operator Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Yenowitz, Yitzchok

Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1978-07-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

14 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$52,007 total

Last standard inspection

2025-12-16

Nurse staffing

3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$356 per day (≈ $10,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

75% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 20% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

26% below the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

165

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. 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 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-12-16Health inspection12 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 2026-01-28

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 2026-01-28

F-0584

D · 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 2026-01-28

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 2026-01-28

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-01-28

F-0657

D · 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 2026-01-28

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-28

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-28

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 2026-01-28

F-0847

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-28

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-28

F-0881

D · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2026-01-28

2025-09-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-09-25

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (111 citations)

2025-08-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-09-01

2024-11-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-04

2024-08-21Health inspection16 citations

F-0552

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

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 2024-09-25

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 2024-09-25

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0644

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-09-25

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 2024-09-25

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0677

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0686

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-09-25

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-25

2024-05-30Health 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 2024-06-12

2023-11-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-12-01

2023-06-14Health inspection26 citations

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0569

E · No harm found

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2023-07-25

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 2023-07-25

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0641

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-07-25

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 2023-07-25

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 2023-07-25

F-0658

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0677

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-25

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 2023-07-25

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0806

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-07-25

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 2023-07-25

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0881

D · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-07-25

F-0909

D · No harm found

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2023-07-25

2025-12-16Fire-safety inspection17 citations

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2026-01-15

E-0033

F · No harm found

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2026-01-15

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0100

F · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0211

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-15

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 2026-01-15

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-15

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-01-15

2024-08-21Fire-safety inspection18 citations

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2024-09-06

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-09-23

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0030

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0031

F · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-08-28

E-0033

F · No harm found

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2024-09-23

E-0034

F · No harm found

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0271

F · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-10-10

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0926

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-20

2023-06-14Fire-safety inspection30 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0030

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0032

F · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0034

F · No harm found

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-19

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 2023-07-19

K-0225

F · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0271

F · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0281

F · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0341

F · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0525

F · No harm found

Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-07-19

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 2023-07-19

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-07-19

K-0926

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-19

Federal penalties

2025-09-18Fine$12,438

2025-08-07Fine$10,358

2024-05-30Fine$29,211

Total fines$52,007

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 505017.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.290 ratings on Google

★★★★★Almaz Ghebremichael · 2026-05-05 · via Google
“I’ve had several interactions with Julie, and each time she’s been a pleasure to work with. She’s consistently a clear and responsive communicator, making sure questions are answered and concerns are addressed promptly. Beyond that, her positive attitude really stands out. She brings a supportive, solutions-focused approach that makes the whole experience smoother and more reassuring. It’s clear s…”

★T A · 2026-05-05 · via Google
“OPEN CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY! Went this place multiple times to see their Social services head and she has the front desk guy blocking you instead of checking her availability and do his job( AA male tattoos on his neck) when you try to set appointment she doesn't respond to calls and emails. Recently while waiting on the lobby same security guard called her and other providers showed up with flash…”

★★★Jennifer Babb · 2025-11-04 · via Google
“I am here for long term physical therapy and rehabilitation. I have been a resident for 2 months. Edit to add: There are cockroaches in the facility, in my room. They must be coming from somewhere else, through walls, sockets, etc. We kill 1 or 2 bugs daily and it is getting worse. Several staff have seen, killed, shooed and reported to the supervisor for 2 weeks. I am not sure where it goes from…”

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