7336 276th St Nw, Stanwood, WA 98292
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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Josephine Caring Community
Stanwood, WashingtonNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Josephine Caring Community
Josephine Caring Community is an assisted living community in Stanwood, WA. It is licensed by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services as an assisted living facility for up to 86 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
86 residents
State license
#569, Open
Location
Stanwood, WA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
9901 272nd Pl NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Josephine Caring Community includes Josephine Caring Community, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Josephine Caring Community's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 15, 2025, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Washington average is 15.8).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 41 minutes with each resident a day, above the Washington average of 4 hours 22 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Josephine Caring Community in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 41 minutesAbove the Washington average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 47 minutesBelow the Washington average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 30%Below the Washington average |
Inspections
19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 2, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 2, 2026
September 15, 2025 · Standard inspection · 10 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 27, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 27, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 27, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 27, 2025Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Oct 27, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 27, 2025Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Oct 27, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 27, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 27, 2025Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 27, 2025
July 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 20, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 20, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 20, 2024Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 20, 2024Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Josephine Caring Community
- Medicare-certified beds
- 160
- Average residents per day
- 116
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 1, 1992
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 505465
Location
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9901 272nd Pl NWStanwood, WA 98292
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Questions about Josephine Caring Community
Does Josephine Caring Community have a nursing home?+
Yes. Josephine Caring Community is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Josephine Caring Community's other levels of care.
How did Josephine Caring Community do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on September 15, 2025 and cited 12 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Washington average is 15.8.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Josephine Caring Community?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 41 minutes with each resident per day, including 47 minutes from registered nurses. 30% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Josephine Caring Community been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Josephine Caring Community in the last three years.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.