All citations for Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.