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 26 to 50 of 96 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care 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
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services 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
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress 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
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 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.