Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit

    1509 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Reviews

    4.46·(63)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      1.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy services
    • Effective short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas and rooms
    • Personalized attention to resident preferences
    • Memory-care unit with patient-focused caregivers
    • Proactive administrative coordination and transportation assistance
    • Frequent resident checks and grooming assistance
    • Engaging social activities and events
    • Experienced leadership and continuity of care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels between day and night shifts
    • Gaps in staff training and clinical competency
    • Delays in attending to basic resident needs
    • Variability in medication-management practices
    • Inconsistent family communication and discharge transparency
    • Limited structured programming in some memory-care periods
    • High cost relative to facility condition and alternatives
    • Inconsistent admission and return-patient policies
    • Older infrastructure and limited immediate availability of larger units
    • Incontinence-care and sanitation concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed but clear pattern: the facility is frequently praised for its caregiving staff, therapy teams, and outcomes for short-term rehabilitation, while also exhibiting operational weaknesses that have affected some residents. Many families describe compassionate, attentive caregivers, skilled therapists who helped with mobility and recovery, and an atmosphere that feels welcoming and supportive. Housekeeping and room maintenance receive positive mentions, and several reviewers highlighted administrators and leaders who provide continuity and proactive coordination.

    At the same time, there are consistent operational concerns to consider. Staffing levels and training were cited as variable, with daytime coverage generally described as better than nighttime coverage. Relatedly, reviewers cited delays in responding to basic needs and uneven medication-management practices; these issues were associated with increased resident confusion, behavioral challenges, and in some accounts, emergency care needs. Communication with families also varies: some families experienced proactive, timely updates, while others described difficulty obtaining information, unexpected discharge decisions, and limited transparency about return-admission policies.

    Dining and activities are similarly mixed. Several families praised food quality and individualized attention to preferences, and many reviewers described a good variety of activities that contribute to resident engagement. However, others cited limited structured programming in the memory-care unit and inconsistencies in how those activities are delivered across shifts. Facility condition is acceptable to good in many areas—clean common areas, well-groomed residents, and helpful housekeeping—but the building is described as older and some families noted limited availability of larger or updated units at the time of placement.

    Overall, the facility appears to offer strong hands-on caregiving and effective therapy for many residents, supported by a welcoming culture and experienced leadership. Simultaneously, there are operational gaps—most notably staffing consistency, staff training, responsiveness to basic needs, medication oversight, and clarity around admissions and returns—that have led to serious concerns for some families. Prospective residents and their families should weigh the reported strengths in therapy and staff compassion against these operational issues, and consider asking targeted questions about night staffing, medication protocols, discharge/readmission policies, and activity programming during an in-person visit.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit is located at 1509 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA, 98531.

    About Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit

    Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit gives care to seniors who need extra help with daily life or memory issues, and folks will find that the place has 42 licensed skilled nursing beds and that it's owned by Nightingale Healthcare. The staff helps with bathing, dressing, and medications, and they keep things safe for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias-there's a secure unit for those who need it, and trained employees stay on site round the clock, including registered nurses and licensed nursing assistants, so someone's always available if needed. The center supports independence but also steps in with help as needed, and folks with mild cognitive troubles, dementia, or even those just recovering from surgery can get specialized attention here. There's a long list of things included, like regular meals, snacks, laundry, transportation service, medicine management, furnished rooms with phones, Wi-Fi, nurse call systems, onsite barbershop, beautician, devotional services, and laundry/dry cleaning, so it's straightforward and covers the basics. The unit welcomes pets, and folks can enjoy outdoor gardens, screened porches, walking paths, game rooms, and a library, which might be nice for someone who wants quiet times or wants to be out in the fresh air. The staff also puts together a lot of activities-there's movie nights, cooking classes, trips to the store or the theater, music concerts, and family visits are encouraged, so people keep busy if they want. Meals take special diets into account, like for diabetes or allergies, and people always get nutritious snacks, too. People can rest easy knowing the center is Medicare certified and can handle short or long stays, even if someone's on a dementia or hospice waiver. The care follows each person's needs as they change, so there's a lot of support and a focus on making residents comfortable, socially active, and feeling at home, with programs that help memory, movement, and encourage positive touch and communication, always balancing safety with independence and giving each person some choice in their days.

    People often ask...

    Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 11 photos of Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1509 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531.

    No, Sharon Care Center Special Care Unit does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number1428
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity72 residents
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    8

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 Apr 2026Investigation
    Identified deficiencies in service planning and ongoing monitoring of a resident with dementia after a complaint alleging resident-to-resident altercation.
    • WAC 388-78A-2100-2-b-iNegotiated service plan
    • WAC 388-78A-2100-2-b-iiReview of progress notes / change in condition
    09 Sept 2025Life Safety
    Identified multiple deficiencies in maintaining fire protection systems and required inspections, leading to a disapproved status.
    • IFC 705.2 2021Owner's Responsibility
    • IFC 706.1 2018Duct and Air Transfer Openings - Maintaining Protection
    • IFC 1203.4 2021Maintenance
    01 Jun 2025Investigation
    Found no deficiencies after follow-up; prior medication management issues were corrected.
    • Type AWAC 388-78A-2210Medication services.
    01 Apr 2025Investigation
    Investigated a resident fall with injury and a possible flu outbreak; identified a failure to notify local health authorities about confirmed positive residents.
    • —Infection control - failure to notify authorities
    08 Nov 2024Investigation
    Investigated a complaint that a resident did not receive pain medication when needed; found no deficiencies.
    04 Sept 2024Life Safety
    Identified a deficiency in inspection and maintenance of fire door assemblies and related components, with NFPA-related maintenance requirements noted; next inspection scheduled for after 07/26/2024.
    • NFPA 80; NFPA 105Inspection and Maintenance
    12 Apr 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in background checks, staff training, and negotiated service agreements; several required documents and processes were not properly completed.
    • WAC 388-78A-24642Background checks
    • WAC 388-78A-2474Training and home care aide certification requirements
    • WAC 388-78A-2140Negotiated service agreements
    12 Jul 2023Life Safety
    Identified deficiencies related to commercial cooking systems, including misalignment of the cooking appliance under the hood and improper signage.
    • —Under-hood cooking appliance alignment
    • —Signage for cooking appliances and exhaust system

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