Skilled nursing · Olympia, WA

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation

3333 ENSIGN ROAD NORTHEAST, Olympia, WA 98506

2 / 5CMS 152 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 12.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.64 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 81 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

0.64

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

81%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

12.8%

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★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.64

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.59

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

81%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

82%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

13.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

1.5%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$12,735 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505387

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds152

Avg residents99

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 81%. High turnover means residents frequently interact with unfamiliar staff, which research links to lower quality of care. Industry average is around 50-60%.
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 Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation?

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

Has Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation been cited for resident harm?

It has $12,735 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 Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation appears in the record section above.

Does Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation use antipsychotic medications?

12.8 percent of long-stay residents at Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 13.8 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 Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36 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 Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation?

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation is located at 3333 ENSIGN ROAD NORTHEAST, Olympia, WA 98506. Phone: (360) 493-4900. 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 Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation a special focus facility?

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $12,735 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation 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 Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation compare to other Olympia skilled nursing facilities?

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36. The full Olympia directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Olympia directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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