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 17 of 17 citations

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

    Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0001, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  6. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  7. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

  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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 11, 2023).

  9. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  10. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  11. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

  12. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

  13. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

  14. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

  15. 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 August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

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.