CONTINUUM CARE OF KING LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 14240 INTERURBAN AVE S, STE 212
TUKWILA, WA 98168 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- February 10, 2022
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 18 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
32
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what CONTINUUM CARE OF KING LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how CONTINUUM CARE OF KING LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
9.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 22nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
190
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.7 min
Ranks better than about 22% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends8.1%
Ranks better than about 52% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life91.1%
Ranks better than about 36% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits53.2%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care14.9%
Ranks better than about 9% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months22.2%
Ranks better than about 84% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care13.9%
Ranks better than about 21% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice6.2%
Ranks better than about 7% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)87th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$16,159 · 40th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 62.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life62.1%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer21%
- Dementia38%
- Heart and circulatory disease8%
- Lung and respiratory disease14%
- Stroke5%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Continuum Care of King LLC
Continuum Care of King LLC provides hospice services to families in Tukwila, Washington. This freestanding hospice has been certified by Medicare since February 2022. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This third party group checks that the hospice meets high standards for safety and patient care. It is a good sign for families to see this extra layer of oversight.
Provider Details
This is a for-profit hospice agency located in King County. The staff includes 18 registered nurses who help manage symptoms and comfort. They currently do not have volunteers on their team. Being a freestanding hospice means they focus only on end-of-life care rather than being part of a larger hospital system. You can reach their office at 206-752-1100. They have a total of 32 employees ready to help. Understanding the team size is useful when you plan for care needs. Every agency has a different mix of staff members.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in Tukwila?
Hospice care in Washington centers on comfort and quality of life. The team visits you at home or in a care facility. They bring medical equipment and medicine to the bedside. Nurses check on patients to manage pain and other symptoms. Social workers and chaplains often join to provide emotional support. That is the standard approach for most local agencies. Since this provider has 18 nurses, they have a clear focus on clinical care. You should ask how they handle after-hours calls. Most agencies have a nurse on duty at all times. This ensures that you can reach someone when a question comes up late at night.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should pick a team that fits your specific needs. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. Ask how they coordinate with your current doctor to keep care consistent. Find out what specific services they offer for family support during this time. Ask how they handle medication changes on weekends or holidays. It is smart to talk with more than one agency before you sign any paperwork. You deserve to feel comfortable with the staff who will walk this path with you. Write down these answers so you can compare them later.
Keep Your Family History Alive
The stories and memories of your loved ones are precious. Recording these moments helps preserve their legacy for future generations to enjoy.
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