5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
25 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (11 deficiencies)
Blaine, WA
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $47,182 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 25 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
456 C Street, Blaine, WA
(360) 332-8733
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
57
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cascadia Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.52
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.54
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
48%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
2.6%
1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 19.5% |
16.3%
3.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.8%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.2% |
12.1%
2.9 pts better
|
19.6%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.6% |
15.9%
1.3 pts better
|
16.7%
2.1 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 | 6.3% |
20.0%
13.7 pts better
|
16.3%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.7% |
15.8%
7.1 pts better
|
14.9%
6.2 pts better
|
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 | 1.2% |
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.4% |
23.5%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% |
4.7%
3.1 pts better
|
5.1%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
87.7%
10.4 pts better
|
81.7%
16.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.6% |
13.2%
3.6 pts better
|
12.0%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.2% |
82.0%
11.2 pts better
|
79.7%
13.5 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: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
25 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (11 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
26 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (10 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-11-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-15
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Inspection history
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-05-02
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 2025-05-02
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-05-02
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-02
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-01
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2024-09-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-12
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-12
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 2024-08-31
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-07
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 2024-05-07
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-07
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 2024-05-07
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-23
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-05-17
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 2023-05-18
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-01-03
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 2023-01-03
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-01-03
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 2023-01-03
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-01-03
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 2023-01-03
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 2023-01-03
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-01-03
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $32,890
Fine
Fine · fine $14,292
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-03-26 · 42 days
42 day denial
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
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