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 50 of 130 citations

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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).

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.