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4 licensed nursing homes in Auburn, WA
Updated October 21, 2026
5.6Mixed

North Auburn Care

2830 I STREET NORTHEAST, AUBURN, WA 98002

North Auburn Care presents a stark contrast, holding an overall CMS rating of 2.0/5 and a health inspection score of 1.0/5, while managing better outcomes in resident quality measures. The facility keeps a lower rate of falls with major injury, at 0.9% compared to the national 1.6%, and staff turnover sits at 33%—well below the industry average, meaning residents often see familiar faces who know their care needs.

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3.9Concerns

Canterbury House

502 29TH STREET SOUTHEAST, AUBURN, WA 98002

Canterbury House holds a 2-star overall rating, with its health inspection score matching at 2 stars. The 36% nursing turnover means the staff here tend to stay, but coverage doesn't always translate to good care outcomes.

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0.0

AUBURN POST ACUTE

414 - 17TH SOUTHEAST, AUBURN, WA 98002

Auburn Post Acute carries a substantiated abuse, neglect, or exploitation finding and is a Special Focus Facility candidate, designated for facilities with a history of serious quality problems. The overall CMS rating is 1.0 out of 5, matching its health inspection score, but staffing is rated a 4.0.

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8.4Strong

LEA HILL REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER

32049 109TH PL SE, AUBURN, WA 98092

Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center shows strong performance in key areas, boasting a 5.0-star rating for Quality Measures and 4.0 stars for staffing, with registered nurse coverage at 1.01 hours per resident daily, which is better than the national average. They also excel in managing resident well-being, with zero pressure ulcers reported and a low rate for antianxiety and sleep medications, indicating thoughtful care.

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4 licensed nursing homes in Auburn, WA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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