Skilled nursing · Spokane, WA

Aurora Valley Care

414 S UNIVERSITY RD, Spokane, WA 99206

2 / 5CMS 124 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

44

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aurora Valley Care carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 24.6 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.69 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 66 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
0.69
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
66%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
24.6%
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★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.69
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.1
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
66%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
33%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
24.6%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
6.6%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.6%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$93,457 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505114
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds124
Avg residents77

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Aurora Valley Care?

Aurora Valley Care has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Aurora Valley Care been cited for resident harm?

It has $93,457 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Aurora Valley Care appears in the record section above.

Does Aurora Valley Care use antipsychotic medications?

24.6 percent of long-stay residents at Aurora Valley Care are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 6.6 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 Aurora Valley Care's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aurora Valley Care has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 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 Aurora Valley Care?

Aurora Valley Care is located at 414 S UNIVERSITY RD, Spokane, WA 99206. Phone: (509) 924-4650. 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 Aurora Valley Care a special focus facility?

Aurora Valley Care is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $93,457 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Aurora Valley Care's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Aurora Valley 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 Aurora Valley Care compare to other Spokane skilled nursing facilities?

Aurora Valley Care holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44. 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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