Washington · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Washington
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Washington?
CMS Care Compare lists 189 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Washington, out of 193 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Seattle (19), Spokane (12) and Tacoma (11). 85 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 189
- All homes in Washington
- 193
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 85
- Average overall stars
- 3.2
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 185Also Medicare certified
- 27Nonprofit
- 11Government-owned
- 70No fines or payment denials
- 14Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Washington. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Washington: highest-rated nursing homes in Washington, nonprofit nursing homes in Washington, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Washington?
189 of the 193 CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Washington Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center in Bainbridge Island (5 stars), Beacon Hill Rehabilitation in Longview (5 stars) and Bethany at Silver Lake in Everett (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Washington's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Washington lists an income limit of Medicaid Special Income Level (SIL) (1/1/26) $2,982 and an asset limit of $2,000 for a single person (WAC 182-513-1350) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Washington?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Washington's Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.