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Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound

📍 630 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98465 📞 (253) 671-7300 🛏️ 60 beds

Inspection History Overview

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $12,600

$12,600
Oct 17, 2022

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $6,923

$6,923
Oct 14, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 1 violations

Tag 0808 D Mar 13, 2025

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

✓ Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

2024 10 violations

Tag 0610 E Jul 31, 2024

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0641 E Jul 31, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0656 E Jul 31, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0684 E Jul 31, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0689 E Jul 31, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0757 E Jul 31, 2024

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0761 E Jul 31, 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.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0880 E Jul 31, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0882 E Jul 31, 2024

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2024
Tag 0887 E Jul 31, 2024

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: Sep 11, 2024
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2023 21 violations

Tag 0609 D Aug 18, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0623 E Aug 18, 2023

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0625 E Aug 18, 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.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0641 D Aug 18, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0645 D Aug 18, 2023

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0655 D Aug 18, 2023

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0656 E Aug 18, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0657 D Aug 18, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0658 D Aug 18, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0677 D Aug 18, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0684 D Aug 18, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0686 E Aug 18, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0689 D Aug 18, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0693 D Aug 18, 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.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0694 D Aug 18, 2023

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0757 D Aug 18, 2023

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0758 D Aug 18, 2023

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: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0761 E Aug 18, 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.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0880 E Aug 18, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023
Tag 0881 E Aug 18, 2023

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

2022 19 violations

Tag 0689 G Oct 17, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2022
Tag 0578 D Apr 14, 2022

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: May 18, 2022
Tag 0582 E Apr 14, 2022

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0641 D Apr 14, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0645 D Apr 14, 2022

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0655 E Apr 14, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0656 D Apr 14, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0657 D Apr 14, 2022

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 18, 2022
Tag 0658 D Apr 14, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0677 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0679 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0684 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0757 E Apr 14, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0758 E Apr 14, 2022

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 18, 2022
Tag 0804 E Apr 14, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0880 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0883 D Apr 14, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022
Tag 0887 E Apr 14, 2022

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: May 18, 2022
Tag 0886 E Feb 15, 2022

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

✓ Corrected: Mar 16, 2022
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2021 1 violations

Tag 0880 F Jan 22, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0689 G Oct 14, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Oct 23, 2020
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2019 16 violations

Tag 0609 D Dec 17, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0610 D Dec 17, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0550 D May 15, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0552 D May 15, 2019

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0610 D May 15, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0622 D May 15, 2019

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0625 E May 15, 2019

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: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0641 D May 15, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0655 D May 15, 2019

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0686 D May 15, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0692 D May 15, 2019

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0730 E May 15, 2019

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0761 D May 15, 2019

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: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0804 E May 15, 2019

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0812 D May 15, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0727 F Jan 8, 2019

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

✓ Corrected: Feb 7, 2019

2018 32 violations

Tag 0645 D Jun 14, 2018

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Jul 6, 2018
Tag 0550 D Apr 13, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0552 D Apr 13, 2018

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0582 D Apr 13, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0583 D Apr 13, 2018

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0585 E Apr 13, 2018

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 15, 2018
Tag 0609 D Apr 13, 2018

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0610 D Apr 13, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0625 E Apr 13, 2018

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 15, 2018
Tag 0636 D Apr 13, 2018

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0655 D Apr 13, 2018

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0656 D Apr 13, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0658 E Apr 13, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0679 D Apr 13, 2018

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0684 D Apr 13, 2018

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0686 D Apr 13, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0690 D Apr 13, 2018

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 15, 2018
Tag 0697 D Apr 13, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0698 D Apr 13, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
Tag 0740 D Apr 13, 2018

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2018
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2017 7 violations

Tag 0157 D Nov 22, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
Tag 0281 D Nov 22, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
Tag 0309 D Nov 22, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
Tag 0328 D Nov 22, 2017

Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
Tag 0333 D Nov 22, 2017

Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
Tag 0353 E Nov 22, 2017

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
Tag 0354 D Nov 22, 2017

Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.

✓ Corrected: Dec 22, 2017
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