Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
555 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 · (206) 324-8200 · CMS certification number 505311
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care is a 103-bed for-profit nursing home in Seattle, Washington, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1987. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 82 health citations, 9 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Washington average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 24 | 15.7 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.20 | 4.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 43.9% |
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3.3 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Evergreen Healthcare Group (43 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 103 (about 84 residents a day) |
| County | King |
| Last standard inspection | September 11, 2025 |
Inspection history
82 citations from 23 inspections, 31 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
July 13, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Jun 30, 2026
May 6, 2026 3 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code G · corrected May 26, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected May 26, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected May 26, 2026
April 17, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0602 · severity code D · corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0602 · severity code E · corrected Mar 2, 2026
February 11, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Jan 21, 2026
September 11, 2025 17 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0641 · severity code E · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code E · corrected Oct 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0628 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0729 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental
Tag F0921 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0887 · severity code D · corrected Oct 21, 2025
July 21, 2025 4 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0686 · severity code G · corrected Aug 5, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0692 · severity code G · corrected Aug 5, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0637 · severity code D · corrected Aug 5, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Aug 5, 2025
May 22, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0825 · severity code D · corrected Jun 3, 2025
May 7, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code E · corrected May 27, 2025
May 2, 2025 3 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Apr 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected May 27, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected May 27, 2025
March 27, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0580 · severity code G · corrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code G · corrected Feb 28, 2025
March 3, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Apr 3, 2025
January 6, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Jan 23, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Jan 23, 2025
December 6, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0602 · severity code D · corrected Jan 7, 2025
September 27, 2024 20 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0732 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0658 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code E · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0730 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0641 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0637 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0636 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0607 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 5, 2024
September 18, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Sep 3, 2024
July 19, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control Complaint
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Aug 8, 2024
April 29, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected May 22, 2024
March 7, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code G · corrected Mar 8, 2024
February 14, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code G · corrected Feb 23, 2024
December 6, 2023 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0637 · severity code D · corrected Jan 19, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Jan 19, 2024
October 19, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
June 2, 2023 15 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code E · corrected Jul 17, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0625 · severity code E · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Jul 17, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Jul 17, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0641 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code D · corrected Jul 17, 2023
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Fine | $13,270 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Fine | $13,991 |
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $2,217 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,310 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,451 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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