Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
491 South 338th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
5 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way is a nursing home in Federal Way, Washington, in King County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 70 certified beds and it cares for an average of 62 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare since 2003. It is a privately owned, for-profit home. It belongs to Life Care Centers of America, an organization with 194 nursing homes. It has 5 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is St Francis Community Hospital, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents on the day of the last inspection
- 57 (57 on Medicare), on April 16, 2024
- Owner (organization)
- Developers Investment Company Inc
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way has 5 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 5/5
- Health inspections
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 5/5
- Quality measures
- 5/5
- Long-stay residents
- Not rated
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- 5/5
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- For-profit (limited liability company)Part of Life Care Centers of America (194 nursing homes)
- Certification
- Medicare
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- June 12, 2003
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 505512
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 491 South 338th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003King County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- St Francis Community Hospital34515 9th Avenue South, Federal Way · 0.5 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- June 16, 2025 · 16 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- None on record
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in Washington
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 562-6028 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) – Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 562-6900 · Official website
- Medicaid (Apple Health)
- Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA); long-term care services are handled by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Long-term care programs: COPES (Community Options Program Entry System).(877) 429-7019 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Residential Care Services.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- Community Living Connections (network of Area Agencies on Aging, with DSHS).(855) 567-0252 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
At the same address
Other facilities with their own license or certification at the same address (for example, a campus with several levels of care).
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Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
491 S 338th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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