The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BENSON HEIGHTS REHABILITATION CENTER
KENT, WA · Medicare-certified · 91 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center has an overall 3 of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 of 5 stars) and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark, but weaker health inspection results (2 of 5 stars), 3 of 5 stars for quality measures, and a recent federal penalty with $14,380 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2761 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,380recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2761.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75
- Nurse aides
- 2.81
- Weekend nursing
- 3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 6%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
60.7%55.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.4%8.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.9%16.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.2%19.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.1%31.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%2.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.5%34.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,380 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $43,455 in total fines.
- $14,380
Federal fine
May 6, 2026
- $29,075
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AVALON HEALTH CARE · 16 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 85.4 residents on an average day (94% of 91 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 17 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.