Josephine Caring Community
9901 272nd Place Northwest, Stanwood, WA 98292 · (360) 629-2126
Non profit - Church related · 160 certified beds
Josephine Caring Community has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 10 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 15, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 15, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 15, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.September 15, 2025 · F0644 · 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.September 15, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.September 15, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.September 15, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.September 15, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.September 15, 2025 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.September 15, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 15, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.January 22, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 22, 2026 · F0684 · 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 | 4.69 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.97 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.4% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 115.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Arlington Health and Rehabilitation Arlington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bothell Health Care Bothell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Pine Ridge Post Acute Edmonds · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Edmonds Post Acute Edmonds · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bethany at Silver Lake Everett · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Josephine Caring Community on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.