Northwoods Lodge
2321 Schold Place Northwest · Silverdale, WA · 98383 · 3606983930
57 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sante
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
$51,942 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $51,942 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 13, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $51,942 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505484 · certified since February 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.