Auburn Post Acute
414 - 17th Southeast · Auburn, WA · 98002 · 2538331740
96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $14,505 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $314,229 |
Inspection citations (130 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
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.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $14,505 |
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $95,424 |
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $54,922 |
| September 28, 2023 | Fine | $145,145 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505355 · certified since November 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.