All citations for Optima Care Harborview

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

January 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 57 citations

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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2026).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  3. 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 January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  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 September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

  7. 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 September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

  9. 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 September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

  10. 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 September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

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

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

  15. 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 September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

  17. 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 September 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  18. 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 September 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  19. 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 September 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2022).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  21. 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 September 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

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

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0944, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

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.