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Columbia Lutheran Home

4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(206) 632-7400

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,419

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,121
  • Average State Price: $7,624
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Columbia Lutheran Home Description

    Columbia Lutheran Home is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 4.1 miles outside Seattle, Washington. 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 5.8 out of 10 making it the 72nd highest rated community in the city out of 75 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.7
    Columbia Lutheran Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 74 out of 77 communities in Seattle
  • Ranking in State: 781 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Food and Dining D

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some staff members are described as rude, disrespectful, and unhelpful, with inadequate training provided to new employees.
    • Concerns about safety and verbal abuse from administration towards family members, with a lack of communication and competence highlighted.
    • Complaints about inedible food, unclean rooms, and subpar care due to inadequate staffing.
    • Volunteers and visitors have observed a lack of friendliness and attentiveness among aides and nurses, with instances of neglect reported.
    • Management and staff communication issues, with some staff having difficulty with the English language and ignoring care instructions and family wishes.
    • Unprofessional behavior from admissions personnel and management, with a dysfunctional atmosphere reported.
    • Specific complaints about Columbia Lutheran regarding lack of care, compassion, and professionalism, with accusations of prioritizing profit over patient care.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some reviews praise the facility as one of the best in the region for nursing care and rehab, highlighting the caring and attentive staff.
    • Family members of residents have noted generally caring and attentive staff, with a small, dog-friendly environment that feels non-corporate.
    • Positive experiences with nurses who are described as super caring, loving, and attentive, making an effort to engage in conversations with patients.
    • Appreciation for the attentive and helpful personnel, with specific staff members receiving shoutouts for their exceptional care and compassion.


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    Health

    Individualized Treatment Plan

    Therapy Plan

    In-depth Assessment

    Electronic Medical Records

    Short Term Transitional Care

    Long Term Elder Care


    Services

    Laundry Services

    Housekeeping


    Activities

    Courtyard

    Social Interaction

    Regular Outings

    Life Enrichment Activities

    Exercise


    Community Amenities

    City Views

    Mountain Views

    Chaplain

    Salon

    Barber

    Environmental Services


    Room Amenities

    Semi-private Rooms

    Natural Light

    Broadband

    Cable TV

    Private Phone


    Dining

    Food Service

    Culinary Trained Staff

    Meals Prepared

    Dining Areas

    Meals Served

    Snacks


    Pet

    Pets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 1, 1992
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 116
    Total current residents: 68
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 7
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $4615


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 D Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 D Egress Deficiencies 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.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2022-11-02 2022-11-30 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-08 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-06-15 2018-06-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2018-06-15 2018-06-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-06-15 2018-06-22 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-06-05 $14,307
    2020-12-18 $4,615

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Seattle which is 4.1 miles away and has a population of 684,451 (medium sized city).
    • The average income is $147,635, 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

    Demographic Overview
    • 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.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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

    Marketime
    0.2 miles away
    Fred Meyer
    0.7 miles away
    QFC
    0.8 miles away
    CHEF'STORE
    0.9 miles away
    PCC
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Phinney Ave N & N 46th St
    0.1 miles away
    N 46th St & Phinney Ave N
    0.1 miles away
    Phinney Ave N & N 50th St
    0.1 miles away
    N 46th St & Fremont Ave N
    0.1 miles away
    NW Market St & NW 48th St
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Verity Credit Union
    0.5 miles away
    KeyBank
    0.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.8 miles away
    HomeStreet Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Chase
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
    1.2 miles away
    University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
    2.2 miles away
    Seattle Children's Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    Kindred Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus
    3.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    Neighborcare Health Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Bartell Drugs
    0.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Pharmaca
    1.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Greenlake Dental
    0.4 miles away
    Greenlake Family Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Wallingford Family Dentistry
    0.7 miles away
    Seattle Dental Arts
    0.8 miles away
    Wallingford Dental Arts
    0.9 miles away

    Parks

    War Garden Public Park
    0.1 miles away
    Fremont Peak Park
    0.2 miles away
    Rose Garden
    0.2 miles away
    Sunset Place
    0.3 miles away
    Cascade Place
    0.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Wallingford Center
    0.8 miles away
    Northgate Mall
    3.1 miles away
    Pacific Place
    3.5 miles away
    Westlake Center
    3.6 miles away
    Arboretum Court
    3.8 miles away

    Culture

    Bossa Nova
    0.2 miles away
    Fremont Abbey Arts Center
    0.3 miles away
    Seattle Mosaic Arts
    0.6 miles away
    Hale's Palladium
    0.6 miles away
    West of Lenin
    0.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    El Legendario Mexican Restaurant
    0.3 miles away
    Pecado Bueno
    0.3 miles away
    Uneeda Burger
    0.3 miles away
    RockCreek
    0.3 miles away
    In Bocca al Lupo
    0.3 miles away

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