Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Kent, WA
CMS certification number505519
Contact & location
22410 Benson Road SEKent, WA 98031
King County
- Phone
- (253) 852-7755
- ZIP code
- 98031 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 91
- Residents per day
- 85.4 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Avalon Care Center-Kent, LLC
- Chain
- Avalon Health Care (16 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 10, 2008
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.28 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.72 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.81 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.81 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.6 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 6.3 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 43 health · 37 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Provide 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2025-07-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-02-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $43,455 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Fine | $14,380 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $29,075 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Care LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ahmad, Atique (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care Management INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Bradford (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Alan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Robinson, Kenyardar (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Nicole (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winstead, Constance (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dangerfield, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Byron (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Spencer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woltil, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Bradford (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon of Washington LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Holding INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dangerfield, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Byron (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Spencer (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woltil, Robert (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ahmad, Atique (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care Management INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Bradford (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Alan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Robinson, Kenyardar (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Nicole (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winstead, Constance (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center?
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.
How many beds does Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 91 certified beds and cares for about 85 residents per day.
Has Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $43,455 in the last three years.
Who owns Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Avalon Health Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center?
(253) 852-7755. The facility is located at 22410 Benson Road SE, Kent, WA 98031.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.