Kin On Health Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
felt Resident 1 may be in pain and gave Resident 1 pain medication and applied a pain-relieving cream on Resident 1's shoulders, neck, and arm after the transfer.In an interview on 08/11/2025 at 11:02 PM, Staff C, stated that on the night of the fall incident (06/08/2025) they found Resident 1 attempting to transfer themselves into the wheelchair. Staff C stated that they ran to Resident 1 and assisted them onto the floor as Resident1's legs started buckling. Staff C stated that as they guided Resident 1 down to the floor, Resident 1 grabbed onto the wheelchair brakes causing the chair to unlock, which then caused the wheelchair to roll back as they held onto it. Staff C stated that Staff D came into the room after hearing Staff C call for help. Staff C stated that Staff D and Staff E were on each side of the resident, lifting Resident 1 up as Staff C was behind the resident lifting her bottom and guiding the resident onto the bed. Staff C stated that they usually use a gait belt but did not have a chance to get one since they had to act fast. Staff C stated that Resident 1 grimaced during the transfer. Staff C further stated that Resident 1 was quieter than usual the next day, which indicated to Staff C that Resident 1 was in pain.In an interview on 07/08/2025 at 1:30 PM, Staff B, Director of Nursing, stated that they expected the care staff to follow the residents' care plan on how to transfer residents. Staff B further stated that staff should have used a gait belt with Resident 1 to help minimize injury.In an interview on 07/08/2025 at 3:19 PM, Staff A, Administrator, stated that they expected the care staff to follow the care plan and use the gait belt.Reference: (WAC) 388-97-1060 (3)(g).
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KIN ON HEALTH CARE CENTER in SEATTLE, WA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 KIN ON HEALTH CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.