Columbia Lutheran Home
4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98103
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 116
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Alabach, Caroline | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mahler, Keith | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mcginness, Charlotte | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ramsey, Deborah | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Sears, Cindy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Smith, Janet | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Heyer, David | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Heyer, David | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near King County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah CCN 505004 | Issaquah, WA | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not shown | $48,663 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline CCN 505009 | Seattle, WA | 2 | 1 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Garden Village CCN 505010 | Yakima, WA | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not shown | $102,166 |
| Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center CCN 505016 | Aberdeen, WA | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Washington Care Center CCN 505017 | Seattle, WA | 3 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $58,704 |
| Spokane Falls Care CCN 505024 | Spokane, WA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $125,736 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Lutheran Home's CMS rating?
Columbia Lutheran Home has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Columbia Lutheran Home located?
Columbia Lutheran Home is located at 4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98103 in King County, and CMS lists 116 certified beds.
Does Columbia Lutheran Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Columbia Lutheran Home over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Columbia Lutheran Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Columbia Lutheran Home's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.13 across 47 facilities in King County, and 3.29 across Washington. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Columbia Lutheran Home's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Columbia Lutheran Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 505470
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 116
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 46 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | 0628 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0585 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0641 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0645 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0801 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0803 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0887 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0552 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0584 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0610 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0623 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0640 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0641 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0655 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 9, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.