Bellevue Post Acute
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
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What this means for your family
Sunrise of Bellevue is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean, engaging environment, making it a top choice for many families. However, we recommend that you clearly define all care expectations in writing before move-in to avoid potential service discrepancies, and maintain open communication with the management team regarding any concerns.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
65 reviews on Google“Sunrise of Bellevue is widely praised by families for its warm, compassionate staff and home-like environment, with many reviewers highlighting the facility's ability to handle complex care needs with dignity. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, a few families have raised concerns regarding specific instances of staff conduct and occasional inconsistencies in promised care services. Overall, it is considered a highly reliable and clean facility for assisted living and memory care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, compassionate, and attentive staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong, proactive communication with families
- Effective management of complex care needs
- Engaging daily activities and events
Concerns
- Allegations of rude behavior or mistreatment by specific staff members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistency in service delivery compared to initial agreements (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 64 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the facility taking to improve clinical outcomes and address the identified deficiencies?
- 2I noticed that you are responsive to feedback online; how do you handle concerns or conflicts when they arise directly between families and staff members to ensure a respectful environment?
- 3How do you ensure that the level of care and services provided remains consistent with the initial care plan and agreements made during the move-in process?
- 4What measures are in place to ensure that every staff member consistently upholds the facility's standards for compassionate and professional resident interaction?
- 5With your focus on engaging daily activities, could you walk me through a typical week of programming and how you tailor these events to residents with varying levels of mobility?
- 6How does your clinical team coordinate with local hospitals to manage complex medical needs and handle emergency situations for residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff at Sunrise of Bellevue are genuinely caring and deeply engaged with all residents. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and supported.”
“My dad has been living here for a little over a year. He enjoys the continuous activities and has a good relationship with his caregiver(s). The environment is very comfortable. I love the place, and how well he is cared for!”
“The entire staff at Sunrise is friendly, compassionate, and caring. They understand the anxiety associated with having to leave the comfort of your house and move to a facility that will be your new home.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing multiple reports about resident neglect and abuse issues. The most recurring problems involve resident care planning and assessments, medication management, and safety hazards throughout the facility. While all deficiencies appear corrected, serious issues persist across surveys, including repeated problems with preventing accidents and ensuring proper resident assessments, suggesting ongoing quality concerns despite corrections.
Jan 10, 2026Routine62
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Jan 10, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Aug 12, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 28, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Mar 10, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 17, 2024Routine37
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Bellevue Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Kalesta Healthcare Group
17 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Empres Washington Healthcare, LLC
Owner · Organization
Clawson, Scott
Owner
Empres Healthcare Group INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Empres Healthcare Group, INC. Employee Stock Ownership Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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