Skilled nursing · Spokane, WA

North Central Care Center

N 1812 WALL STREET, Spokane, WA 99205

4 / 5CMS 99 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. North Central Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 25.6 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.78 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 46 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

0.78

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

46%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

25.6%

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★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.78

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.83

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

46%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

41%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

25.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

10.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505441

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds99

Avg residents85

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — 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 North Central Care Center?

North Central Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 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 North Central Care Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for North Central Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does North Central Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

25.6 percent of long-stay residents at North Central Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 10.9 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 North Central Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

North Central Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, putting it near 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 North Central Care Center?

North Central Care Center is located at N 1812 WALL STREET, Spokane, WA 99205. Phone: (509) 328-6030. 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 North Central Care Center a special focus facility?

North Central Care Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on North Central Care Center's record?

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

North Central Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68. 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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