Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital in Seattle, WA
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About Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital is an acute care hospital in Seattle, King County, Washington. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (other). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 44 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Swedish Medical Center, about 0.8 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend59%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1064%
- Completed surveys151
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
47.61910, -122.31151
Nearby hospitals
- Swedish Medical Center747 Broadway, Seattle, WA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital0.8 mi
- Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital0.9 mi
- Kindred Hospital-Seattle1334 Terry Ave, Seattle, WALong-term care hospital1.0 mi
- Virginia Mason Medical Center925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital1.0 mi
- Harborview Medical Center325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital1.2 mi
- University of Washington Medical Ctr1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151, Seattle, WAAcute care hospital2.2 mi
- Seattle Children's Hospital4800 Sand Point Way NE, PO Box C-5371, Seattle, WA · Emergency roomChildren's hospital3.4 mi
- Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System)1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA · Emergency roomVA medical center3.9 mi
- Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA · Emergency roomHospital4.6 mi
- Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics1035-116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA · Level III traumaAcute care hospital5.9 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital located?
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital is at 201 - 16th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112 in King County.
Does Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital?
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Washington trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (206) 326-3000.
Would patients recommend Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (151 completed surveys), 59% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 64% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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