16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Lynnwood, WA
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
5821 188th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA
(425) 776-5512
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
Beds
67
Certified beds
Average residents
61
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.81
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.83
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.46
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
62%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.4
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.8% |
96.0%
21.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
18.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.0% |
93.8%
18.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
20.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.4% |
16.3%
11.9 pts better
|
11.4%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.3% |
5.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 1.4% |
12.1%
10.7 pts better
|
19.6%
18.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.1% |
15.9%
8.8 pts better
|
16.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.0% |
20.0%
10 pts better
|
16.3%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.2% |
15.8%
3.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.3% |
23.5%
3.2 pts better
|
19.8%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
4.7%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.4% |
87.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.0% |
13.2%
6.2 pts better
|
12.0%
5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.5% |
82.0%
7.5 pts better
|
79.7%
9.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.1% |
19.9%
3.8 pts better
|
23.9%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Inspection history
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-08-20
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 2025-08-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-08-20
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 2025-08-20
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-04-21
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-09-04
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 2024-09-04
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-04
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 2024-09-04
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 2024-09-04
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-09-04
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 2024-09-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-12-14
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-14
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-14
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-06-05
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 2023-06-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-06-05
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 2023-06-05
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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