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Complaint Investigation

Ballard Center

November 14, 2025 · Seattle, WA · 820 Northwest 95th Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 142
Provider ID 505042
Healthcare Facility
Ballard Center
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

BALLARD CENTER in SEATTLE, WA — inspection on November 14, 2025.

Found 2 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

FF0628
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

prior to Resident 2 and 3 leaving the facility.

Staff B stated, I don't' [do not] see a nurses' note saying that they discussed it and that I don't [do not] see it documented or what they gave the resident when they left.

A joint record review of Resident 3's EHR did not show documentation of the facility's attempts to provide Resident 4 with a discharge summary and/or discussion regarding reconciliation of medications prior to leaving the facility.

When asked if there was documentation that a discharge summary was offered to Resident 4 prior to leaving, Staff B stated No. In an interview on 11/14/2025 at 1:15 PM, Staff A, Director of Nursing, stated that they expected AMA discharges to be made as safe as possible and that discharge summaries with a reconciliation of medication would be offered and documented.

Reference: (WAC) 388-97-0080 (7)(a)(b).

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

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Building

COMPLETED

11/14/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Ballard Center

820 Northwest 95th Street Seattle, WA 98117

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

Review of [DATE] Licensed Nurses staffing schedule showed Staff E was scheduled to work for total of 10 days for Day shift and 14 days for Evening shift. In an interview on [DATE] at 10:18 AM, Staff E stated they received CPR training from another workplace.

Staff E further stated that their CPR certification had lapsed and that Now it's [it is] due. STAFF F

Review of the facility's [DATE] Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staffing schedule showed Staff F, CNA, was scheduled to work for a total of 20 days. In an interview on [DATE] at 10:15 AM, Staff F stated that they were scheduled to receive CPR training but that it was postponed.

Staff F further stated that they were last trained on performing CPR maybe years ago, and long time ago. On [DATE] at 12:10 PM, documentation of current CPR certifications for Staff E and Staff F were requested from Staff G, Payroll. In a follow-up interview at 3:10 PM, Staff G and Staff A stated they would provide requested CPR certifications as able. In an interview on [DATE] at 1:15 PM, Staff A stated that they expected licensed staff would complete the required CPR training. On [DATE] at 6:24 PM, Staff A provided CPR certifications for Staff E and Staff F that were completed on [DATE].Reference: (WAC) 388-97-1060(1) -0280(1).

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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 SEATTLE, 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 BALLARD CENTER 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.