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.

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82Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
9At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
8In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$66,173Federal fines (6)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityWashington averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle2415.79.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.204.423.90
Nursing staff turnover47.1%43.9%45.3%
Overall star rating23.33.0

Facility details

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainEvergreen Healthcare Group (43 facilities)
Certified beds103 (about 84 residents a day)
CountyKing
Last standard inspectionSeptember 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

DateTypeAmount / length
Apr 17, 2026Fine $13,270
Jul 21, 2025Fine $13,991
May 2, 2025Fine $2,217
Mar 3, 2025Fine $9,310
Mar 3, 2025Fine $9,451
Feb 14, 2024Fine $17,934

Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.

Nursing home negligence lawyers in Seattle

Lawbamba lists 8 nursing home negligence lawyers with an office in Seattle, Washington, the practice area that deals with the nursing home inspection records on this page. These 4 come first in that listing (how the order is set).

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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.

Lawbamba is not affiliated with CMS or any nursing home, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Report a concern about a nursing home to your state survey agency or long-term care ombudsman.