COLUMBIA LUTHERAN HOME
4700 PHINNEY AVENUE NORTH, SEATTLE, WA 98103 · CCN 505470
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 116
- Avg residents/day
- 74.8
- Phone
- 2066327400
Inspection history vs Washington & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Washington avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-20 | 13 | 17.0 | 9.5 | -4.0 better |
| 2 | 2024-02-28 | 23 | 17.2 | 9.8 | +5.8 worse |
| 3 | 2022-11-03 | 9 | 15.5 | 9.3 | -6.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 3 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | — | 43.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | — | 29.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | — | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (45)
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0909Regularly 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.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-11-07 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-11-07 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-11-07 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEYER, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-31 |
| ALABACH, CAROLINE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-09-26 |
| MAHLER, KEITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-30 |
| MCGINNESS, CHARLOTTE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-01-28 |
| RAMSEY, DEBORAH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-03-31 |
| SEARS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-01-28 |
| SMITH, JANET | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-12-02 |
| HEYER, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-08-31 |
Other facilities in SEATTLE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| FIRCREST NURSING FACILITY | ★★★★★ | 110 |
| CAROLINE KLINE GALLAND HOME | ★★★★★ | 205 |
| SHORELINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION | ★★★★★ | 114 |
| QUEEN ANNE HEALTHCARE | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| MIRABELLA SEATTLE | ★★★★☆ | 46 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.