North Auburn Care
2830 I Street Northeast · Auburn, WA · 98002 · 2535618100
125 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Caldera Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,035 |
Inspection citations (100 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
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 May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 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 May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 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 May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
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 May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
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 May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
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 May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $12,035 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505195 · certified since January 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.