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 26 to 50 of 101 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 27, 2026).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 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.