8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Medical Lake, WA
4-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
State Highway 902 & Salnave Road, Medical Lake, WA
(509) 299-1800
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
93
Certified beds
Average residents
76
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-05-23
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.55
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.44
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
7.41
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
9.40
All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.99
RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
8.55
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.12
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
1.49
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
9.07
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
34%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.4
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 0.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.5
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
96.0%
4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.8%
6.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.3% |
2.6%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
16.3%
16.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight | 0.7% |
5.8%
5.1 pts better
|
5.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.9% |
12.1%
8.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.3% · Q2 19.2% · Q3 21.6% · Q4 22.7% · 4Q avg 20.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.7% |
15.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 19.7% · Q3 23.2% · Q4 23.6% · 4Q avg 21.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 10.1% |
0.1%
10 pts worse
|
0.1%
10 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.1% · Q2 11.0% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.6% |
20.0%
15.4 pts better
|
16.3%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.8% |
15.8%
10 pts better
|
14.9%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.0% |
1.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 13.9% |
1.7%
12.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
12.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.9% · Q2 13.7% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.9% |
23.5%
15.6 pts better
|
19.8%
11.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.5% |
4.7%
4.2 pts better
|
5.1%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 55.0% |
87.7%
32.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
26.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 55.0% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-11-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-03
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-11-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-05-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Penalties and ownership
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