Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center

    7900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
    4.3 · 78 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Skilled staff but inconsistent care

    I had a mixed experience. Many nurses, therapists, and aides were kind, skilled, and helped my loved one recover, but the place was inconsistent - chronic understaffing, slow or ignored call bells, poor communication/management, and recurring cleanliness and safety issues (urine odor, broken toilets, unsecured doors). Some areas felt spotless and well-run, others felt neglected. I'd trust the care team but would visit and inspect closely before placing a family member.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.33 · 78 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Caring, dedicated nursing assistants and many compassionate nurses
    • Strong, effective therapy and rehabilitation team (PT/OT) with measurable recovery outcomes
    • Helpful, warm and responsive front-desk and administrative staff
    • Supportive social workers and case management assistance
    • Named clinical leaders and medical staff praised for expertise and warmth
    • Family-like culture and staff who go above and beyond
    • Clean and well-maintained facility reported by many reviewers
    • Good meal options and culinary team appreciated
    • Active activities and social programming (e.g., Bingo, regular activities)
    • Accepts Medicare/Medicaid and convenient location for families
    • 24/7 visiting hours and amenities such as free Wi‑Fi
    • Thorough discharge planning and coordinated care in many cases
    • Friendly residents and pleasant common areas
    • Responsive rehabilitation staff who tailor programs to patients
    • High-value care for many families who would recommend

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff quality — some uncaring or poorly trained employees
    • Understaffing and long call-light response times (reported 15–45 minutes)
    • Serious safety concerns cited: unsecured doors, lack of night staff, no security
    • Facility condition concerns: outdated building, reports of needing renovations
    • Cleanliness problems in some areas (urine odor, dirty laundry area, room cleanliness)
    • Nursing negligence allegations including withheld pain medication and exposed tubing
    • Delayed doctor orders/medications and reports of no doctor on call
    • Broken equipment and supplies issues (shared toilet out of order, lack of aids)
    • Communication breakdowns between staff, families, and administration
    • Billing problems and administrative disorganization in some reports
    • Mixed reports about management responsiveness and director awareness
    • Safety incidents and at least one reviewer requesting license revocation
    • Some meals arrive cold when served in certain areas
    • Overloaded nursing aides leading to missed or delayed care
    • Uncomfortable rooms/beds and some reports of a punitive or jail-like atmosphere

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the collected reviews is mixed but strongly polarized: a substantial proportion of reviewers report excellent rehabilitative outcomes, caring and skilled staff, cleanliness, and an environment that supported recovery; a smaller but vocal subset report serious lapses in care, safety, cleanliness, and management. Many reviewers praise the therapy teams, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, and specific named staff for compassionate, professional, and effective care. Those positive accounts frequently note successful recoveries (especially after orthopedic procedures), individualized therapy plans, strong coordination of discharge, and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers singled out physical and occupational therapy as a distinguishing strength, describing staff as persistent, patient-focused, and instrumental in returning patients to independence.

    Staffing and interpersonal care emerge as a dominant theme with a clear dichotomy. Numerous comments highlight warm, cheerful, and attentive staff across front desk, nursing, therapy, and culinary teams — in some stories employees went above and beyond, contributing to feelings of high value and gratitude. Several reviewers named frontline caregivers and leaders (for example social work and certain nursing/medical staff) as standouts. Conversely, many reviews describe inconsistent staffing quality: some aides and nurses are characterized as uncaring, inattentive, or undertrained. Understaffing is repeatedly called out, producing delayed call-light responses (reported as long as 15–45 minutes in some cases), overloaded CNAs, and incidents where basic needs or assistive devices were not provided in a timely manner.

    Safety, facility condition, and infection-control issues are significant concerns in a number of reviews. Reported problems include unsecured glass doors without alarms, lack of staff presence on floors at night, a shared toilet left broken for weeks, and exposed pain-pump tubing—each of which raises concrete safety and infection-risk questions. Several reviewers described persistent urine odor in hallways and dirty areas around laundry, and others said rooms or shared bathrooms were not always kept clean. While many reviews describe the building as clean and attractive, the presence of these more serious allegations suggests inconsistency in environmental maintenance and safety practices across time or units.

    Clinical management and communication are mixed themes. Positive reviewers note clear, informative communication from staff and strong coordination among therapy, nursing, and social work during discharge planning. Negative reports include delayed medical orders and medications after surgery, conflicting or unclear discharge timelines, no apparent doctor on call at times, and poor responsiveness from administration and the Director of Nursing. Several reviewers also reported billing disputes or unreturned calls, and some described rude front-desk interactions. These communication failures range from frustrating (billing and scheduling confusion) to medically consequential (delays in medications or unclear physician coverage).

    Dining, activities, and amenities are mostly well-regarded with multiple comments praising meal variety, enjoyable food, and consistent activities like Bingo. Some reviewers noted food arriving cold when delivered from rooms near the gym area. Amenities such as free Wi‑Fi, semi‑private rooms with TVs, and 24/7 visiting were appreciated by families. Comfort issues — notably uncomfortable beds or rooms that felt institutional — were raised by a minority of reviewers who felt the physical environment could be more elder-friendly.

    Taken together, the reviews portray a facility capable of providing very good rehabilitative and nursing care when staffing, leadership, and processes align, but also vulnerable to notable lapses in safety, cleanliness, staffing levels, and communication. The most reliable positives are the therapy/rehab teams, many individual nurses and aides, and occasional strong leadership and social-work support; the most serious negatives relate to inconsistent staffing, delayed responses, environmental and equipment problems, and isolated but serious reports of nursing negligence. Prospective residents and families should weigh both sets of reports: ask specific questions during a tour about staffing ratios, night coverage and security, infection-control practices, how clinical orders are handled after hours, and how the facility addresses past complaints. Reviewing recent inspection reports and speaking directly with management about the specific negative claims (security, broken fixtures, medication protocols, cleaning schedules) can help determine whether the facility’s positive practices are consistent and sustained.

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    About Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center

    Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center sits in Redmond, Washington, close to Overlake Hospital and Evergreen Healthcare, and people in the medical field respect its reputation for good care, and even doctors from different areas trust it. The building looks new and well-kept, with wide open indoor and outdoor areas, lovely landscaping, and enough parking for visitors. The staff here is well trained and really cares about the residents, always keeping the needs of both men and women in mind. The center holds a Medicare certification and is licensed for 139 skilled nursing beds, making it one of the leading skilled nursing facilities in the county.

    Residents can choose from private or semi-private rooms, all wheelchair accessible, and everything's kept clean with regular housekeeping and laundry services. Meals are planned to make sure they're both nutritious and satisfying, served in the Welcome dining room, and there's air conditioning to keep things comfortable. Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center allows pets, offers wheelchair accessible showers, and includes basic services like restrooms right on site.

    This facility covers many different types of care, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation after hospital stays, respite care, hospice, and residential care. Staff is always around, with nurses and in-house physicians offering 24-hour help, and a range of therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There are also podiatrists and dentists that come in, along with beauty and barber services for when you need a trim or shave. Residents who need more help or who are very frail get skilled or intermediate nursing care, and those in rehabilitation get focused therapy to help them regain strength and mobility before heading home again.

    Activities play a big part in life here, so there's always something to do, with a monthly activities calendar, outings, small gatherings, teas, group games, and special events. Programs like pet therapy, art expression, music therapy, sensory stimulation, and community outings help everyone stay active and feel connected. The library gives a quiet place to read, and the entry area makes it easy for guests to come by and for residents to get settled. Recreational therapy includes both on-site and off-site activities, keeping people engaged and moving. Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center is managed by Nathan Holmes and owned by Ensign Services, Inc., and it's part of the Washington Health Care Association. Nurses and therapists use state-of-the-art methods to help residents recover or stay as healthy as possible, with each care plan tailored by talented, focused staff who pay attention to each small detail.

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