Federal Way, WA

Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

135 South 336th Street, Federal Way, WA

(253) 835-7453

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

96

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Avalon Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2002-08-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

13 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.90

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.65

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.55

All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.90

RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.01

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.63

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.63 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.87

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.38

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.42

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,846

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

34.82

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9887

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.02

Baseline 15.49% · Performance 20.49% · Measure score 2.02 · Achievement 2.02 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

3.11

Baseline 6.37% · Performance 6.91% · Measure score 3.11 · Achievement 3.11 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.33

Baseline 61.86% · Performance 45.97% · Measure score 4.33 · Achievement 4.33 · Improvement 3.79

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.46

Baseline 4.35 hours · Performance 4.35 hours · Measure score 4.46 · Achievement 4.46 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.26%
10.72%
1.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 190 · Observed rate 8.42% · Lower 95% interval 6.2%
Discharge to community 58.47%
50.57%
7.9 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 222 · Observed rate 48.65% · Lower 95% interval 52.2%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 99.41%
95.27%
4.1 pts better
Numerator 169 · Denominator 170
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 170
Discharge self-care score 64.84%
53.69%
11.2 pts better
Numerator 83 · Denominator 128
Discharge mobility score 63.28%
50.94%
12.3 pts better
Numerator 81 · Denominator 128
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.76%
2.29%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 3 · Denominator 170 · Adjusted rate 1.47%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.91%
7.12%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 129 · Observed rate 7.75% · Lower 95% interval 4.59%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 120
Staff flu vaccination coverage 59.65%
42%
17.6 pts better
Numerator 102 · Denominator 171
Discharge function score 67.97%
56.45%
11.5 pts better
Numerator 87 · Denominator 128
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 41 · Denominator 41
Transfer of health information to patient 98.88%
96.28%
2.6 pts better
Numerator 88 · Denominator 89
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 17.31%
25.2%
7.9 pts worse
Numerator 18 · Denominator 104

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.1%
96.0%
8.9 pts worse
93.4%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.3% · Q2 85.1% · Q3 81.7% · Q4 94.4% · 4Q avg 87.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.9%
93.8%
1.1 pts better
95.5%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
2.6%
2.4 pts worse
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
16.3%
15.9 pts better
11.4%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
5.8%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 7.6%
12.1%
4.5 pts better
19.6%
12 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 7.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.8%
15.9%
2.1 pts better
16.7%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 15.3% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 13.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 14.4%
20.0%
5.6 pts better
16.3%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.5%
15.8%
4.3 pts better
14.9%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.1% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
1.2%
1 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
1.7%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.9%
23.5%
3.6 pts better
19.8%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.5% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 17.3% · 4Q avg 19.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.4%
4.7%
3.7 pts worse
5.1%
3.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 8.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.9%
87.7%
5.8 pts worse
81.7%
0.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 75.6% · Q2 77.8% · Q3 85.1% · Q4 90.8% · 4Q avg 81.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.8%
13.2%
5.4 pts better
12.0%
4.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.8% · Observed 8.7% · Expected 12.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.4%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.6%
82.0%
4.6 pts better
79.7%
6.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 86.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.1%
19.9%
0.2 pts worse
23.9%
3.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.1% · Observed 23.6% · Expected 28.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-21 · Fire 2025-11-21

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-24 · Fire 2024-07-24

25 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-28 · Fire 2023-04-28

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

19 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-12-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-07-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2023-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-05-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-01-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2026-01-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide 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.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2026-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-05

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide 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.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify 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.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify 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.

Corrected 2023-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2023-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2023-06-07

Penalties and ownership

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Ownership

Avalon Of Washington LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 5 facilities 2004-07-20
Ahmad, Atique

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-26
Avalon Care LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 8 facilities 2004-08-01
Avalon Health Care Management, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2003-12-01
Avalon Health Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2003-12-01
Avalon Health Care, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2003-12-01
Avalon Holding, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2003-12-01
Borisevich, Maria

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-01-08
Borisevich, Maria

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-01-08
Dangerfield, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2007-04-05
Hash, Alan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2017-08-15
Hash, Alan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2017-08-15
Hyrum A Kirton Individual Tr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2025-10-01
K-Team LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2025-10-01
Kirton, Byron

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2025-10-01
Kirton, Byron

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2024-08-27
Kirton, Hyrum

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2025-10-01
Kirton, Hyrum

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2022-03-29
Kirton, Hyrum

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2024-08-27
Kirton, Hyrum

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2022-03-29
Kirton, Spencer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2025-10-01
Kirton, Spencer

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-08-27
Smith, Nicole

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2023-03-01
Smith, Nicole

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2023-03-01
Spencer K Kirton Individual Tr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2025-10-01
Stoa, Inga

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-09-10
The Byron A Kirton Individual Tr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2025-10-01
Wachowski, Samantha

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-29
Woltil, Robert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2012-05-23

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2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $98,970 in total fines with 29 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
2 / 5
Health
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Fines
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