Skilled nursing · Spokane, WA

Alderwood Manor

3600 EAST HARTSON AVENUE, Spokane, WA 99202

3 / 5CMS 85 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

47

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Alderwood Manor carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 47 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 5.7 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.02 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 51 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
1.02
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
51%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
5.7%
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★★★★★3 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.02
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.97
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
51%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
68%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
5.7%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
28.6%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.1%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$32,214 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505257
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
ChainIndependent
Beds85
Avg residents62

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 29%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.

    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 Alderwood Manor?

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

Has Alderwood Manor been cited for resident harm?

It has $32,214 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Alderwood Manor appears in the record section above.

Does Alderwood Manor use antipsychotic medications?

5.7 percent of long-stay residents at Alderwood Manor are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 28.6 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 Alderwood Manor's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Alderwood Manor has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 47 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 Alderwood Manor?

Alderwood Manor is located at 3600 EAST HARTSON AVENUE, Spokane, WA 99202. Phone: (509) 535-2071. 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 Alderwood Manor a special focus facility?

Alderwood Manor is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $32,214 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Alderwood Manor's record?

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

Alderwood Manor holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 47. 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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