Ballard Center

Nursing Home · Seattle, WA

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Nursing Home
Shifts hiring now: Days 1

Benefits

Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, and vision coverage; UKG Wallet for early wage access; continuing education and training; and professional development opportunities. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires.

The city

Living in Seattle, WA

Seattle sits about 11% above the national average for cost of living—but post-shift Puget Sound ferry rides to Bainbridge, Capitol Hill's indie espresso bars, Fremont's Sunday market, and the Olympic Range on every western skyline offset the price tag. The drizzle is real. So are the mountain views from your hospital break room.

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Metro price level · Seattle area: 11% above the national average; BEA index 111.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $2,030/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $123,860/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Ballard Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Seattle, WA, providing long-term residential care. The employer hires Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurse Supervisors, and interim Minimum Data Set (MDS) Registered Nurses.

Nursing Home · Seattle
Hiring days
Sign-on bonus · 1 role

More about Ballard Center

Job postings emphasize person-centered care, resident safety, and a family-oriented work environment. The facility offers all shifts for CNA positions and promotes a collaborative culture built on trust and communication. As a nurse at Ballard Center, CNAs work under the direction of licensed nurses to deliver Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance, ambulation support, and treatment procedures. The MDS-RN role focuses on regulatory compliance through resident assessment coordination and transmission in accordance with state requirements. The organization advertises competitive hourly wages—$23.15–$26.36 for CNAs and $50–$56 for RN Supervisors—along with a $3,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and access to UKG Wallet for early wage access.

Ballard Center emphasizes person-centered care, resident service excellence, and a compassionate, family-oriented environment. Their stated values include trust, communication, collaboration, and promoting a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment. They express dedication to each individual's unique talent and commitment to excellent customer service.

Working here

Culture and working life

family-orientedcompassionatecollaborativeperson-centered caretrustcommunicationsafety culturecustomer service focused

What to consider

The good

$3,500 sign-on bonus for full-time positions
UKG Wallet allows access to earned wages before payday
Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
Continuing education and training opportunities
Professional development and growth opportunities
All shifts available for CNA positions
Competitive hourly wages ($23.15–$26.36 for CNAs, $50–$56 for RN Supervisors)

The hard parts

MDS-RN position listed as temporary/interim assignment only
No mention of retirement benefits or paid time off in job descriptions
Limited information on career advancement pathways beyond general 'growth opportunities'

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Jun 29, 2026

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