The Hearthstone

Services and Housing Options

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation

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The Hearthstone Description

The Hearthstone is located in Seattle's vibrant and historic Green Lake neighborhood. Life at The Hearthstone offers a deep connection to nature. There's no shortage of things to do near our community! With walking paths, stunning views, retail nearby, a renowned zoo and top-notch medical care all around us, current and potential residents will always have something to enjoy. The Hearthstone has roots dating back to the mid-20th century when Lutheranism first began. The organization honors the faith's core values of caring, nurturing and safeguarding all people. Hearthstone is a renowned retirement community in western Washington that warmly welcomes people of all ages, genders, and orientations.

Assisted Living

Hearthstone is a place where residents can live peacefully and safely with the help of our caring staff. We offer Assisted Living to residents who are part of the care continuum. This allows them to receive the level of care they need and deserve. From time to time, people from the outside who are interested in living in assisted care are welcome to apply. An apartment home that is safe and comfortable is enhanced with services designed to help residents retain as much independence as possible.

Memory Care

The best memory care is personalized and supportive, focusing on quality of life in a safe and quiet environment. This kind of care provides your loved one with the dignity and independence they deserve. Hearthstone provides individualized care in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Hearthstone's Memory Care is exclusively for residents who are part of the care continuum. Depending on your health and care needs, you can choose to live in an assisted living apartment or a more secure environment.

Rehabilitation

Short-term rehab can help get you back on your feet and improve your strength. We all need a little love and care from time to time. The Hearthstone is a top-notch facility that provides excellent short-term medical rehabilitation services to both residents and the public. If you have Medicare, your stay with us may be fully covered depending on your medical situation. If you or a loved one is planning a surgery or has recently had a medical event, be sure to ask about our rehab services! We're here to help you recover and get back on your feet as soon as possible.

Skilled Nursing

When you need skilled nursing services, we'll be there. We are proud of our medical excellence and ability to help people when they need us the most. We are dedicated to ensuring our residents experience the highest levels of dignity, comfort and happiness while under our care. We have both private and semi-private rooms available to accommodate your needs.

Dining

The Hearthstone is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The territorial views from the treetops are sunny during the day, and it's a cozy environment in the evening. The restaurant-style dining room offers an experience like no other, with cuisine prepared by our world-renowned executive chef. When available, our menu consists of locally sourced, seasonal foods handpicked by our chef. The smell of fresh-baked breads, pastries and cookies greets residents every morning as they start their day.

Ranking

Ranking in City: 8 out of 48 communities in Seattle

Ranking in State: 62 out of 559 communities in WA

Amenities

The Hearthstone is a luxurious residential facility that offers many amenities to its residents. These include a pet-friendly wellness program, art studio, business center, woodshop, salon, library and dining room with fireplace. Additionally there is a chapel and performance venue for special events as well as medical alert systems and 24-hour security system/maintenance. To promote an active lifestyle the Hearthstone provides kayak/bike storage, electric car charging station, underground parking and fitness center plus guest apartments onsite.

Services

The Hearthstone offers a wide range of services to fit the needs of any individual. Independent Living, Health Services Overview, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation & Therapy, and Skilled Nursing are all available for those looking for specialized care. The Hearthstone's experienced staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and support for each resident. Whether you are looking for a place to call home or specialized care for yourself or a loved one, The Hearthstone has the resources and services to meet your needs.

Assisted Living Services and Amenities

The Hearthstone offers a wide range of assisted living services and amenities. Residents can take advantage of the onsite wellness and fitness center, craft/hobby room, resident business center, salon, game room, library and intimate dining room. There is also a performance venue for residents to enjoy. Additionally, the Hearthstone is conveniently located near several metro bus lines.

Memory Care Services and Amenities

The Hearthstone provides 24/7 nursing and care staff for residents in its memory care services. A personalized care plan is developed to meet the needs of each individual. The smaller environment is quieter, providing a more secure setting. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, pain management, and diabetic care. Specialized activities are also offered along with personalized transportation services to medical appointments with travel companions. Other care options include assists with transfers and cuing and prompting.

Skilled Nursing Services and Amenities

The Hearthstone offers skilled nursing services and amenities for residents with a variety of health conditions. These services include a diabetic program, pain management, wound care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, oxygen management, nutrition management, and management of lung diseases such as COPD and emphysema. Residents at The Hearthstone can rest assured that their needs will be taken care of by experienced medical professionals.

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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

This nursing community has been given an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid receiving 4 stars on its health inspection, 4 stars on its quality measures rating, and 5 stars on its staffing rating. Within the quality measure rating, each facility is given a short-stay rating and a long-stay rating. This facility received a 5-star short-stay rating and a 2-star long-stay rating. This nursing home is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and was first approved to provide Medicare and Medicaid services on 08/18/81 and is run by a non profit organization. It is a medium-sized nursing community with 44 nursing beds. Currently, there are 22 residents within the nursing community. Be advised these resident occupancy numbers are not always up to date and are collected from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website periodically. The community is a continuing care retirement community which is a community where there are multiple levels of care at a single location. Typically these communities have 3-4 levels of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care.

Alerts from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The facility has had 1 facility incidents reported in the last 3 years that resulted in a citation.

Overall Ratings

The Hearthstone is an exemplary nursing home boasting a 5-star overall rating, making it among the highest-rated facilities. This prestigious rank places it within the top 10% of facilities in terms of overall rating, surpassing the state average significantly. Furthermore, it has received a commendable 4-star health inspection rating, recognizing it within the top 30% of facilities on this criterion, yet again, higher than the statewide average. In the quality category, the nursing home maintains a respectable 4-star rating. Even though it is in the top half of facilities in terms of quality rating, it is slightly lower than the state average, but nonetheless, it holds a strong standing among its contemporaries.

Staff Ratings

Hearthstone, The is a top-tier nursing home, boasting a 5-star staff rating which is the absolute highest possible for such a facility. It truly excels in providing outstanding care with a high average number of nursing aid staffing hours per resident per day at 3.82, well above the state's average of 2.53. This places Hearthstone, The in the top 10% of all facilities for nursing aid staffing. However, the residence falls behind in the area of LPN staffing hours per resident per day, being in the lower 20% of facilities, with 0.51 hours per resident day, as opposed to the state average of 0.82. Hearthstone, The rebounds magnificently with RN staffing hours, being in the superior 10% of facilities, with a generous 1.65 hours per resident day compared to the state average of 0.89. This excellence continues with licensed staffing hours per resident per day at 2.16, surpassing the state average of 1.71 placing them in the top 10% of all facilities. Hearthstone, The does fall short in terms of physical therapist staffing hours per resident per day with only 0.04 hours, taking them to the bottom 40% of facilities, and quite below the state average of 0.09 hours. Despite the few shortcomings, Hearthstone, The provides an excellent, top-tier care service on multiple fronts.

Covid Data

The Hearthstone, a nursing home, is recognized as one of the leading facilities for up-to-date vaccinations, ranking in the top 10% nationwide. Its resident vaccination rate is notably high, at 100.0%, distinctly surpassing the state average of 61.0%. This emphasizes a committed, proactive approach to resident health and safety. In addition, The Hearthstone is placed within the top 30% bracket for its staff vaccination rate, again displaying the nursing home's high safety standards. As per current data, the staff at The Hearthstone has a vaccination rate of 32.5%, just above the state average of 28.6%. This dual commitment to both resident and staff vaccination ensures The Hearthstone remains a safe environment for its community.

Quality Measures

The Hearthstone nursing home, though boasting a commendable 4-star quality measure rating, falls behind in certain aspects of resident care. Reporting a lower-than-average flu vaccination rate of 93.41%, it ranks in the bottom 30% of facilities. This comparative deficiency is also seen in relation to the statewide vaccination rate of 94.73%. The Hearthstone’s residents tend to require an increased need for help with daily activities - represented by a notable 21.67%, which places the nursing home in the bottom 20% of facilities. It surpasses the statewide percentage of 14.91% and suggests a higher dependency on staff assistance. Furthermore, the Hearthstone is in the bottom 30% of nursing homes where residents have received an antipsychotic medication, with a rate of 18.18%, noticeably exceeding the statewide average of 13.94%. It is imperative to underscore these areas while acknowledging the high-quality rating as they significantly impact the overall experience of the residents.

Emergency and Hospitalization Quality Measures

The Hearthstone, a prominent nursing home, consistently ranks among the top 20% of facilities with regard to the percentage of short-stay residents who had outpatient emergency department visits. This figure sits at 6.41%, notably less than the state's average of 12.09%. Furthermore, the Hearthstone excels in minimizing rehospitalizations after a nursing home admission for short-stay residents, ranking in the top 10% of all facilities. The rate of such rehospitalization incidents at this nursing home is 11.61%, again much lower than the statewide figure of 16.8%. This commitment to quality care and prevention makes the Hearthstone a standout choice for nursing home options.

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