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Ballard Center
820 Nw 95Th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
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Ballard Center Description
Ballard Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is about 4.1 miles outside Shoreline, Washington and is part of the Ballard Center network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 5 out of 10 making it the 73rd highest rated community in the city out of 75 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews Summary:
- Several reviewers reported poor communication from the facility's staff, including unanswered phone calls and unreturned messages.
- Many complaints about the quality of care, including neglect, unattended medical needs, and delayed or inadequate assistance with basic needs.
- Reports of the facility being dirty and smelling of urine.
- Issues with dietary needs not being met, including meals being served late and cold.
- Concerns about the facility being understaffed, with one CNA for 20 rooms mentioned.
- Some reviewers mentioned specific staff members who were helpful, but these were exceptions in a generally negative context.
- Several instances of families pulling their loved ones from the facility due to poor conditions and care.
- Accusations of the facility posting fake positive reviews to counteract the negative feedback.
Positive Reviews Summary:
- A few reviewers had positive experiences, citing clean facilities and pleasant staff.
- Some positive experiences with rehabilitation services, particularly physical and occupational therapy.
- Positive mentions of specific staff members being caring and professional.
- One reviewer noted a very clean facility with skilled therapists and a helpful social services team, leading to a successful rehabilitation.
Overall: The majority of reviews are negative, with frequent complaints about poor communication, neglect, and unsanitary conditions. There are, however, a few positive experiences noted, primarily related to rehabilitation services and specific staff members.
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Dining
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 142
Total current residents: 90
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Special Focus Status Candidate: Yes
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 30
Number of
substantiated complaints: 15
Number of payment denials: 2
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $429464
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-31 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-06-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-06-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-04-24 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2019-01-02 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-09-11 | $25,253 |
| 2017-10-09 | $37,195 |
| 2018-11-07 | $63,877 |
| 2020-01-22 | $13,845 |
| 2020-01-22 | $15,074 |
| 2020-01-22 | $21,300 |
| 2020-04-10 | $15,074 |
| 2020-10-06 | $6,656 |
| 2021-07-12 | $240,540 |
| 2021-07-12 | $263,765 |
| 2021-07-12 | $400,900 |
| 2022-02-25 | $90,789 |
| 2022-02-25 | $252,242 |
| 2022-02-25 | $173,415 |
| 2022-07-30 | $140,736 |
| 2022-07-30 | $91,478 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-02-25 | 6 |
| 2022-07-30 | 15 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Shoreline which is 4.1 miles away and has a population of 55,439 (large town).
- The average income is $161,456, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 41
- Average Temperature: 55.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 172 days of rain, 9 days of snow and 182 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The median age is 35.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 4.29% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 17.51% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 16% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 68% White.
- The crime rate is 9.77 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.88 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 7.24 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.09 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.2 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 176.0, Moderate Days 31.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
QFC
0.3 miles awayGrocery Outlet
0.5 miles awayFred Meyer
0.5 miles awayYianni's Foods & Wines
0.6 miles awaySafeway
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
8th Ave NW & NW 95th St
0.1 miles awayHolman Rd NW & 9th Ave NW
0.1 miles away8th Ave NW & NW 97th St
0.1 miles awayHolman Rd NW & 7th Ave NW
0.2 miles away8th Ave NW & NW 100th Pl
0.2 miles awayBanks
KeyBank
0.2 miles awayWashington Federal
0.5 miles awayBank of America
0.6 miles awayChase
0.6 miles awayBECU
0.7 miles awayHospitals
University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest
1.6 miles awaySCA Proton Therapy Center
1.7 miles awayKindred Hospital
2.1 miles awaySwedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
2.2 miles awayUniversity of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
4.3 miles awayPharmacies
The Cunning Crow Apothecary
0.6 miles awayBob Johnson Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
0.7 miles awayBartell Drugs
0.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayDentists
Dental Care at Carkeek Park
0.1 miles awayBest Dentistry
0.3 miles awayThe Tooth Ferry
0.5 miles awayNW Pediatric Dentistry
0.6 miles awayCrown Hill Dental
0.7 miles awayParks
Crown Hill Park
0.3 miles awayCarkeek Park
0.4 miles awaySandel Park
0.4 miles awayBaker Park
0.7 miles awayBlue Ridge Places
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Northgate Mall
1.9 miles awayWallingford Center
3.0 miles awayParkwood Plaza
3.0 miles awayTown Center at Lake Forest Park
5.5 miles awayPacific Place
6.1 miles awayCulture
Greenwood Arts Collective
0.7 miles awayTaproot Theatre
0.7 miles awayIsaac Studio Theatre
0.8 miles awaySeattle Public Theatre
1.7 miles awayBlowing Sands
1.9 miles awayRestaurants
Patty's Eggnest
0.2 miles awayDick's Drive-In - Holman Road
0.3 miles awayTacos and Beer
0.3 miles awayKiin Kiin Thai Eating Room
0.3 miles awayThirsty Fish
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