All citations for Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien

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

June 26, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2025).

  2. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  3. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  5. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  6. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2025).

  7. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2025).

  9. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2025).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  11. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  12. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  13. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

  14. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  16. 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 May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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.