Safety Report: Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
Official ratings
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
Citations by topic
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?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (24) than in the cycle before (35).
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.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | September 11, 2025; May 2, 2025; March 7, 2024; February 14, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | July 13, 2026; February 11, 2026; September 11, 2025; September 18, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 4 | May 6, 2026; July 21, 2025; March 27, 2025; January 6, 2025 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | September 11, 2025; September 27, 2024; July 19, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| 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) | 4 | September 11, 2025; September 27, 2024; December 6, 2023; June 2, 2023 |
| 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. (F693) | 4 | January 6, 2025; September 27, 2024; April 29, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F602) | 3 | April 17, 2026; April 3, 2026; December 6, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | September 11, 2025; September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | September 11, 2025; September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | September 11, 2025; September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 3 | September 11, 2025; September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (F637) | 3 | July 21, 2025; September 27, 2024; December 6, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | May 6, 2026; March 27, 2025 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | May 6, 2026; September 11, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | September 11, 2025; June 2, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | May 2, 2025; June 2, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | May 2, 2025; March 3, 2025 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| 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. (F803) | 2 | September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | September 27, 2024; June 2, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Fine | $13,270 |
| July 21, 2025 | Fine | $13,991 |
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $2,217 |
| March 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,451 |
| March 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,310 |
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 13, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 6, 2026 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 17, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 3, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 11, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 11, 2025 — 17 citations
July 21, 2025 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 22, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 7, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 2, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 27, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 3, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 6, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 6, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 27, 2024 — 20 citations
September 18, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 29, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 7, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 14, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 6, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 19, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 2, 2023 — 15 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare