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 38 citations

  1. 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 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  3. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

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.