All citations for Puyallup Post Acute

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

September 15, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 78 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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  3. 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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2025).

  6. 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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 August 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

  11. 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 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  12. 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 August 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  13. 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 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  14. 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 August 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  15. 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 August 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2023).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2023).

  20. 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 July 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2023).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2026).

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

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

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

    Health citation F-0620, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2026).

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

    Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source

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

    Health citation F-0621, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 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.