All citations for Puget Sound Transitional Care

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

August 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 39 citations

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2023).

  9. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2023).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

  12. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0553, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

  16. 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 May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

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

    Health citation F-0850, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

  24. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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