All citations for Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma

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

July 16, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 62 citations

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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).
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 October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2024).
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 October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
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 October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
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 October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.