All citations for Avamere at Pacific Ridge

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

April 24, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  2. 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 April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  5. 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 April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  6. 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 April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  8. 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 April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  10. 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 April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  11. 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 April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  14. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

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.