Safety Report: Three Creeks Post Acute

Pullman, Washington · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay quality★★★★★

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

1Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
1Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
10Requirements cited on more than one inspection
L
Government finding: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem was facility-wide or affected a large portion of residents. Inspection of December 22, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by January 28, 2026.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F812
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of May 24, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by June 19, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F684

Citations by topic

4Abuse, neglect & exploitation
3Infection control
5Medications & pharmacy
1Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

More citations in the most recent cycle (23) than in the cycle before (8).

Two cycles ago
1 serious
Prior cycle
none serious
Most recent cycle
1 serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812)4March 3, 2026; December 22, 2025; November 17, 2024; August 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684)3March 3, 2026; May 24, 2024; August 19, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755)2August 19, 2026; March 3, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F644)2August 19, 2026; December 22, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760)2March 3, 2026; November 10, 2025
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. (F801)2March 3, 2026; November 17, 2024
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. (F584)2March 3, 2026; December 22, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F582)2March 3, 2026; November 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880)2January 10, 2025; November 9, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609)2May 24, 2024; December 5, 2023

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
November 10, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 3 days, starting February 6, 2026
November 10, 2025Fine$18,675
May 1, 2024Fine$32,175

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

44 citations across 13 inspection dates.

August 19, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F757 · complaint · corrected September 18, 2026
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · complaint · corrected September 18, 2026
D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F644 · complaint · corrected September 18, 2026
March 3, 2026 — 14 citations
E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Environmental Deficiencies · F921 · corrected May 1, 2026
E
Educate 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F887 · corrected May 1, 2026
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected May 1, 2026
E
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · corrected May 1, 2026
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected May 1, 2026
E
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F645 · complaint · corrected May 1, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F801 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F699 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · corrected May 1, 2026
D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F582 · corrected May 1, 2026
February 26, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F740 · complaint · corrected March 20, 2026
December 22, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
L
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · complaint · corrected January 28, 2026
D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F644 · complaint · corrected January 28, 2026
C
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.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Widespread · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected January 28, 2026
November 10, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · complaint · corrected February 9, 2026
D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected December 17, 2025
January 10, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected February 14, 2025
November 17, 2024 — 7 citations
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected December 23, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F801 · corrected December 23, 2024
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected December 23, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F625 · corrected December 23, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F622 · corrected December 23, 2024
D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F582 · corrected December 23, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected December 23, 2024
May 24, 2024 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected June 19, 2024
D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · complaint · corrected June 19, 2024
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected June 19, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected June 19, 2024
May 1, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F725 · complaint · corrected June 19, 2024
D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F804 · complaint · corrected June 19, 2024
December 5, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · complaint · corrected December 15, 2023
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected December 15, 2023
November 9, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected December 7, 2023
October 2, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F624 · complaint · corrected October 17, 2023
August 19, 2023 — 3 citations
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected September 13, 2023
E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected September 13, 2023
D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F698 · corrected September 13, 2023

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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