Briarwood at Timber Ridge
CCRC
100 Timber Ridge Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
Issaquah, Washington, south of I-90 and west of Renton-Issaquah Road at the base of Cougar Mountain.
Operated by Life Care Services, which runs 93 communities in our directory.
With 45 beds, Briarwood at Timber Ridge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Issaquah average about 29 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Issaquah average of roughly 77%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Issaquah average about 3.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Issaquah average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 29%.
The community is located in King County, WA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Briarwood at Timber Ridge. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Briarwood at Timber Ridge offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 45
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.6
- Annual staff turnover 29%
- Last health inspection December 2025
Resident & family reviews
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