Skilled nursing · Spokane, WA

Spokane Falls Care

6021 NORTH LIDGERWOOD, Spokane, WA 99207

1 / 5CMS 100 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

8

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Spokane Falls Care carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 29.1 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.45 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 56 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.45
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
56%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
29.1%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Washington state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★★2 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.45
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.77
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
56%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
90%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
29.1%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
12.3%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
3.1%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$184,090 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505024
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds100
Avg residents78

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 29% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Spokane Falls Care?

Spokane Falls Care has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Spokane Falls Care been cited for resident harm?

It has $184,090 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Spokane Falls Care appears in the record section above.

Does Spokane Falls Care use antipsychotic medications?

29.1 percent of long-stay residents at Spokane Falls Care are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 12.3 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Spokane Falls Care's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Spokane Falls Care has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Washington state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Spokane Falls Care?

Spokane Falls Care is located at 6021 NORTH LIDGERWOOD, Spokane, WA 99207. Phone: (509) 489-3323. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Spokane Falls Care a special focus facility?

Spokane Falls Care is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $184,090 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Spokane Falls Care's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Spokane Falls Care has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Spokane Falls Care compare to other Spokane skilled nursing facilities?

Spokane Falls Care holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8. The full Spokane directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Spokane directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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