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 24 of 24 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  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 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

    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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  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 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

    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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, 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).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, 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).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, 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).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, 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).

  22. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, 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).

  24. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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