Staff turnover at Washington nursing homes
In a typical Washington nursing home, 43% of nursing staff left within a year. Turnover matters because residents do best with caregivers who know them.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings. Homes averaging under 20 residents a day, such as short-stay hospital units, are left out because their numbers swing widely.
Highest nursing staff turnover in Washington
High turnover can mean less familiarity with each resident. Ask how long the aides on your floor have worked there.
| Nursing home | City | Nursing staff who left | Registered nurses who left | Administrators who left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay healthcare & rehab ctr | Soap lake | 73% | 70% | 1 |
| Woodard creek health & rehabilitation | Olympia | 72% | 77% | 1 |
| Colfax health and rehabilitation of casCadia | Colfax | 71% | 60% | 0 |
| Garden village | Yakima | 70% | 88% | 2 |
| CrysTal cove posT acute | Lacey | 70% | 88% | n/a |
| Gig harbor health and rehabilitation | Gig harbor | 68% | 74% | 0 |
| Colville health and rehabilitation of casCadia | Colville | 67% | 86% | 2 |
| Regency olympia rehabilitation and nursIng center | Olympia | 67% | 90% | 0 |
| CasCades of sT anne | Seattle | 67% | 82% | 2 |
| Marianwood health and rehabilitation | IsSaquah | 66% | 68% | 0 |
| Brookfield health and rehab of casCadia | Battle ground | 66% | 47% | 3 |
| Fir lane care | Shelton | 65% | 47% | 1 |
| Spokane health & rehabilitation | Spokane | 64% | 61% | 1 |
| Olympic view posT acute | Port angeles | 64% | 60% | 2 |
| Bellevue posT acute | Bellevue | 64% | 60% | 2 |
Lowest nursing staff turnover in Washington
Stable teams are a good sign, best confirmed on a visit.
| Nursing home | City | Nursing staff who left | Registered nurses who left | Administrators who left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine ridge posT acute | Edmonds | 19% | 21% | 0 |
| JudsOn park health center | Des moines | 21% | 32% | 0 |
| Rainier rehabilitation | Puyallup | 21% | 15% | 0 |
| SunnysIde healthcare center | SunnysIde | 21% | 30% | 0 |
| ClarksTon health and rehab of casCadia | ClarksTon | 23% | 23% | 0 |
| Good sAmaritan health care ctr | Yakima | 23% | 19% | 0 |
| WasHington sTate walla walla veterans home | Walla walla | 23% | 27% | 0 |
| Bainbridge isLand health & rehab center | Bainbridge isLand | 23% | 15% | 0 |
| Avamere rehabilitation of burien | Burien | 24% | 27% | 0 |
| Summitview rehab and health center | Yakima | 25% | 33% | 1 |
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (total nursing staff turnover, from Payroll-Based Journal data). A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.