All citations for Spokane Veterans Home

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

March 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).
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 March 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).
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 March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
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 March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2023).
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 March 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
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 March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
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 March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (January 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (January 3, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.