All citations for Seattle Medical Post Acute 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

September 11, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 21, 2026).

  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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  4. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  5. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  6. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  8. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  11. 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  12. 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  13. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  15. 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  17. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  18. 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  19. 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (March 2, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2025).

  23. 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 September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2025).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2025).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 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.