All citations for Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

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

November 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 95 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish methods for sharing information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 November 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).
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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).
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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 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.