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Complaint Investigation

Transitional Care Of Seattle

January 30, 2026 · Seattle, WA · 2611 S Dearborn Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 165
Provider ID 505534
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Transitional Care Of Seattle
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Inspection Summary

Transitional Care Of Seattle in SEATTLE, WA — inspection on January 30, 2026.

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0658
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

at 12:12 PM when asked if Resident 1 had the cognitive ability to understand the risks and benefits of

refusals in the record, and the behavior care plan should have current behaviors and interventions

388-97-1060(1)(ii)(3)(b).

505534 01/30/2026

Transitional Care of Seattle 2611 S Dearborn Street Seattle, WA 98144

During an interview on 01/30/2026 at 1:41 PM Staff B stated

Review of Resident 1's medical record from 12/29/2025-02/05/2025 showed under meal intake

one bath, under behavior monitoring documentation Resident 1 had one episode of refusing care, refused weekly weights five times and refused medications at times.Review of progress notes, dated 12/29/2025-02/05/2026 showed no indication staff informed the provider of Resident 1's refusals or determined the reason for refusals.In an interview on 02/11/2026 at 12:20 PM, Staff B stated there should be weekly documentation of wounds including measurements and wound characteristics.

When asked why the new PI to the back was not assessed until 01/19/2026, five days after it was found on 01/14/2026, Staff B stated they would have to ask the wound nurse and was not able to answer the question.

Staff B stated that Resident 1 was at extreme risk for wounds, when asked why the Braden assessment showed moderate risk and which one was accurate, Staff B replied Resident 1 was at extreme risk.

Staff B stated Resident 1 was dependent on staff for turning/repositioning in bed and for all transfers out of bed.

Refer to F658

Reference WAC: 388-97-1060

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 Transitional Care Of Seattle or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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