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 26 to 47 of 47 citations

  1. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  3. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  4. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 6, 2023).

  5. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  6. 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 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

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

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 6, 2023).

  8. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  9. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  10. 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 June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

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

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 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.