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 24 of 24 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  5. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  6. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  9. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  11. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  12. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  13. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  15. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  16. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  17. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  18. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  19. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  20. 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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 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.