Martha and Mary Health Service
19160 Front Street Northeast, Poulsbo, WA 98370 · (360) 779-7500
Non profit - Corporation · 135 certified beds
Martha and Mary Health Service has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 13, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 13, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 13, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 13, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.February 13, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.February 13, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 13, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 13, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.February 13, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 13, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 13, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 13, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 13, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 14, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 8, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.October 27, 2023 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 27, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.October 27, 2023 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.77 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.11 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.04 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.9% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Average residents per day | 110.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center Bainbridge Island · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Belmont Terrace Bremerton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bremerton Trails Post Acute Bremerton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Port Orchard Port Orchard · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont Port Orchard · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Martha and Mary Health Service on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.