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 12 of 12 citations

  1. 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).

  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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  8. 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  9. 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  10. 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  11. 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  12. 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 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.