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Facility profile · CCN 505126

Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco

82 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $63,388.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
82
Total citations
82
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$63,388
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

82 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 23, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 23, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EComplaint
Sep 17, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 5, 2025F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.EComplaint
May 27, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
May 27, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.EStandard
May 27, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
May 27, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
May 27, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 27, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
May 27, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
May 27, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 27, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
May 27, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
May 27, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesEStandard
May 27, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard
May 27, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
May 27, 2025F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
May 27, 2025F584Honor 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.EStandard
May 27, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
May 27, 2025F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.EStandard
May 27, 2025F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.EStandard
May 27, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Jan 29, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2025F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Oct 23, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Oct 23, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Sep 25, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.EComplaint
Apr 23, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedEStandard
Apr 23, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Apr 23, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F584Honor 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.EStandard
Apr 23, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.DStandard
Apr 23, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Mar 28, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Feb 14, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EComplaint
Feb 14, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Feb 14, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jan 23, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Aug 23, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
May 17, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
May 17, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
May 17, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
May 17, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
May 17, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
May 17, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
May 17, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GStandard
May 17, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 17, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
May 17, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
May 17, 2023F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.DStandard
May 17, 2023F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $63,388 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 17, 2023Fine$63,388
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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