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Seattle Medical Post Acute Care

76 federal citations on record , and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $38,912.

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Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
76
Total citations
76
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$38,912
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

76 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 11, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F887Educate 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.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 11, 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.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Sep 11, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard
Sep 11, 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
Sep 11, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Jul 21, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GComplaint
Jul 21, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Jul 21, 2025F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDComplaint
Jul 21, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
May 22, 2025F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DComplaint
May 7, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
May 2, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.GComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.GComplaint
Mar 3, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Jan 6, 2025F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jan 6, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 6, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Sep 27, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Sep 27, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DStandard
Sep 27, 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.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Sep 27, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Sep 27, 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
Sep 27, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Sep 27, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Sep 27, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Sep 27, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Sep 27, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard
Sep 27, 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
Sep 27, 2024F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.EStandard
Sep 27, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jul 19, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Apr 29, 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.DComplaint
Mar 7, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Feb 14, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Dec 6, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDComplaint
Dec 6, 2023F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Oct 19, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Sep 19, 2023F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DComplaint
Jun 2, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 2, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jun 2, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F761Ensure 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
Jun 2, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F693Ensure 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
Jun 2, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F625Notify 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.EStandard
Jun 2, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard
Jun 2, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard
Jun 2, 2023F584Honor 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
Jun 2, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $38,912 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 2, 2025Fine$2,217
Mar 3, 2025Fine$9,310
Mar 3, 2025Fine$9,451
Feb 14, 2024Fine$17,934
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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