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 46 citations

  1. 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 June 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

  2. 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 June 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2026).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

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.