Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
555 16th Avenue · Seattle, WA · 98122 · 2063248200
103 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $42,503 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 8 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $60,437 |
Inspection citations (79 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 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 October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 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 October 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
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.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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 21, 2025 | Fine | $21,525 |
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $2,217 |
| March 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,310 |
| March 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,451 |
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505311 · certified since April 3, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.