Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Mercer Island, Washington
0 of 1 nursing homes in Mercer Island (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Washington statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
43
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$190,005 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
86 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Mercer Island, Washington, is assessed as poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that Covenant Shores Health Center, despite its 4-star rating, has incurred significant fines totaling $190,005, indicating potential concerns in care quality.
The other 1 Mercer Island facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $190K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $190,005
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Mercer Island Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Mercer Island's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Mercer Island facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Mercer Island avg is 86 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Mercer Island facilities average 40.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Mercer Island at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- $190K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $190K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 43.0
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 40.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Mercer Island, WA are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Mercer Island (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Mercer Island?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Mercer Island has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Mercer Island "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Mercer Island?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.