The Terraces at Skyline
Seattle, Washington · CCN 505469
25 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2018.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 145
- Surveys
- 25
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 34
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- King
- Medicare-certified since
- 1992
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 43 facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Washington.
Last survey on record
May 4, 2026
189 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.60 | 4.67 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.04 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3563.6% | E1425.5% | F610.9% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6103×
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F6373×
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- F6953×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F7613×
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at The Terraces at Skyline, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF585Aug 7, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish a grievance policy that designated a Grievance Official (an individual responsible for overseeing the grievance process) for 2 of 2 floors (Seventh & Eighth Floor), reviewed for grievances. This failure placed residents and their representatives at risk of not having access to the required information regarding the Grievance Official, potentially hindering the facility's ability to investigate and resolve concerns effectively.Findings included .Review of the facility's policy titled, Grievances, revised on 01/01/2025, showed that Residents are welcome to approach staff members to express their complaints or recommendations.The social worker will meet residents as needed, and as requested by the nursing department, to… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Aug 7, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the required Registered Nurse (RN) coverage for 1 out of 30 days (08/03/2025), reviewed for staffing. This failure placed the residents at risk for inadequate assessments, delay in care services by an RN, unmet care needs, and a diminished quality of life.Findings included .Review of the facility's document titled, Daily Clinical Staff Posting, dated 08/03/2025 did not show documentation of RN coverage on 08/03/2025 for at least eight consecutive hours a day.In an interview and joint record review on 08/07/2025 at 11:43 AM, Staff E, Staffing Coordinator, stated they were responsible for the daily clinical staff posting. Staff E further stated they would schedule 16 hours of RN coverage a day. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 7, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitizing solution test strips were not used after expiration date and failed to keep records of the sanitizing solution test log forms for 1 of 1 kitchen (Fourth Floor Main Kitchen), and failed to ensure food items were discarded after the use-by-date in accordance with professional standards for food safety for 1 of 3 storage rooms (Seventh Floor Storage Area), reviewed for food services. These failures placed the residents at risk for food borne illness [caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages] and a diminished quality of life.Findings included .Review of the facility's policy titled, Test Strips for Sanitizing Solution, revised on 01/01/2025, showed that sanitizing solutions used in the… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881Aug 7, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure infections related to initiation of antibiotic (medicine that prevents or treats infections) practices were based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved criteria for 6 of 6 months (February 2025, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025, June 2025 & July 2025), reviewed for antibiotic stewardship program. This failure placed the residents at risk of receiving or not receiving necessary antibiotics, and a diminished quality of care.Findings included .Review of the facility's policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship Program, revised on 01/22/2024, showed that the antibiotic stewardship program was to optimize the treatment of infections while reducing adverse events associated with antibiotic use. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Aug 23, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that direct care staffing information was submitted timely to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for 1 of 1 quarter (Quarter 4) for the fiscal year 2023 (which included October 2023 through December 2023), reviewed for Payroll Based Journal (PBJ- mandatory reporting of staffing information based on payroll data) submission. This failure caused the CMS to have inaccurate data related to nursing home staffing levels and had the potential to impact resident care and services. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 145 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 4, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Aug 7, 2025Standard18 findings
- May 22, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Aug 23, 2024Standard14 findings
- Jan 29, 2024Complaint1 finding
- May 1, 2023Standard20 findings
- Aug 23, 2021Complaint1 finding
- May 24, 2021Standard11 findings
Show the 17 earlier surveys
- Nov 24, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jul 23, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Apr 4, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Jan 30, 2019Standard12 findings
- Oct 18, 2018Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 5, 2018Standard10 findings
- Nov 16, 2016Standard3 findings
- May 24, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Sep 4, 2015Standard6 findings
- Jun 8, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Mar 16, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Jul 22, 2014Standard1 finding
- Jun 25, 2013—8 findings
- Mar 4, 2013—1 finding
- Mar 30, 2012—11 findings
- Aug 26, 2011—1 finding
- May 24, 2011—15 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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