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Complaint Investigation

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation

August 31, 2026 · Olympia, WA · 3333 Ensign Road Northeast
Citations 17
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 152
Provider ID 505387
Healthcare Facility
Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation
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Inspection Summary

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA — inspection on August 31, 2026.

Found 17 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0561
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0561 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0685 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0745 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation in OLYMPIA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-08-31.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-10-16.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in OLYMPIA, WA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.