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 27 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

    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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

  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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

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.