All citations for Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way

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 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 39 citations

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  2. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  3. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  4. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  5. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  6. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  8. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  9. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  10. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  11. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2025).

  12. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2025).

  13. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  14. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2025).

  15. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  16. 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 April 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  17. 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 April 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  18. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2023).

  19. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2023).

  20. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2023).

  21. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2023).

  22. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2023).

  23. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2023).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2023).

  25. 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 March 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2023).

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.