Skilled nursing · Seattle, WA

Transitional Care Of Seattle

2611 S DEARBORN STREET, Seattle, WA 98144

4 / 5CMS 165 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Transitional Care Of Seattle 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 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 24.7 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 14.1 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.65 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 35 percent.

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

Your trusted senior advocate

Independent senior placement and family advocacy.

Palmelle helps families check facility safety, vet nursing home red flags, and find the right placement after a hospital discharge. We index all 67,750 U.S. facilities, including the ones with active CMS violations or open complaints. The data is on the page so families can see what's actually there.

Call (888) 282-7256 to talk with a Placement Specialist. Intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday.

In their own words

No operator description yet.

Claim this listing →

Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.65

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

24.7%

National

14%

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

Federal CMS + Washington state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.65

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

7.9

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

45%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

24.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

14.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$38,565 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505534

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds165

Avg residents64

WA licenseOn file · #1679

State administratorViktoria Odenthal

State bed count165

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.4% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 1.65 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH · Last reconciled May 29, 2026

State record

Washington licensing.

License number

1679

Licensed beds

165

Administrator

Viktoria Odenthal

Owner

Transitional Care Snf Operations, LLC

County

King

Dually-certified beds

165

Ownership type

Limited Liability Company

State vendor #

4116791

Source: Washington Department of Health · last scraped 2026-05-28

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Transitional Care Of Seattle?

Transitional Care Of Seattle has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Transitional Care Of Seattle been cited for resident harm?

It has $38,565 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Transitional Care Of Seattle appears in the record section above.

Does Transitional Care Of Seattle use antipsychotic medications?

24.7 percent of long-stay residents at Transitional Care Of Seattle are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 14.1 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 Transitional Care Of Seattle's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Transitional Care Of Seattle 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 Transitional Care Of Seattle?

Transitional Care Of Seattle is located at 2611 S DEARBORN STREET, Seattle, WA 98144. Phone: (206) 712-6500. 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 Transitional Care Of Seattle a special focus facility?

Transitional Care Of Seattle is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $38,565 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Transitional Care Of Seattle's record?

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

Transitional Care Of Seattle holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68. Browse the full Seattle directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Transitional Care Of Seattle?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Transitional Care Of Seattle and two other facilities on your shortlist.

Not sure if this is the one?

We do the calling. You do the choosing.

A real human compares this facility to two others. Phone calls, pricing, availability, the questions you would not think to ask.

$199 · 3-business-day money-back promise

Get your answer →