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Complaint Investigation

Richmond Beach Rehab

February 25, 2026 · Shoreline, WA · 19235 - 15th Avenue Northwest
Citations 2
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 131
Provider ID 505488
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

Richmond Beach Rehab in SHORELINE, WA — inspection on February 25, 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.

Inspection Findings

FF0880
Infection Control Deficiencies

administered it to Resident 29.

Staff K did not clean the Liraglutide pen rubber seal [with alcohol

Liraglutide rubber seal with an alcohol wipe prior to connecting the pen needle.

In an interview on 02/25/2026 at 1:10 PM, Staff C, stated they expected nurses to clean the pen injector rubber seal with alcohol wipes prior to connecting pen needles.

Staff C further stated that Staff K should have cleaned Resident 29's Liraglutide rubber seal with an alcohol wipe before connecting the pen needle.

In an interview on 02/25/2026 at 2:47 PM, Staff B stated that Staff K should have cleaned Resident 29's Liraglutide pen rubber seal with alcohol wipe prior to connecting the pen needle.

URINAL NEXT TO MEAL TRAYRESIDENT 44Observation on 02/19/2026 at 2:45 PM, showed a urine-filled urinal on Resident 44's side table next to their meal tray.

A joint observation and interview on 02/19/2026 at 2:54 PM with Staff L, Certified Nursing Assistant, showed Resident 44's urinal filled with urine was on their bedside table next to their meal tray.

Staff L stated that Resident 44's urinal should not have been on the table next to their meal tray and that it should have been emptied.

In an interview on 02/25/2026 at 1:02 PM, Staff C stated they did not expect urinal filled with urine to be placed next to their meal tray.

Staff C further stated that Resident 44's urinal should have been emptied and placed away from their bedside table.

In an interview on 02/25/2026 at 2:40 PM, Staff B stated they did not expect Resident 44's urinal to be on their bedside table next to their meal tray.

Reference: (WAC) 388-97- 1320 (1)(a)(3)(5)(c).

505488 02/25/2026

Richmond Beach Rehab 19235 - 15th Avenue Northwest Shoreline, WA 98177

According to CDC's official website publication titled, Adult Immunization Schedule Notes, dated 10/07/2025, showed an adult who had previously received both PCV [Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine-a type of vaccine]13 and PPSV [Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine- a type of vaccine]23 but NO PPSV23 was received at age [AGE] years or older will have one dose PCV20 or one dose PCV21 at least 5 [five] years after the last pneumococcal vaccine dose.

Review of the admission record printed on 02/25/2026 showed Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].

Review of the immunization record showed Resident 3 had received PPSV23 on 02/14/2001 and PCV13 on 11/12/2018.

Review of the Vaccination History and Consent dated 03/10/2024 showed Resident 3 had agreed to Prevnar 20 (or PCV20) administration.

Review of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) did not show Resident 3 had received Prevnar 20. In an interview and joint record review on 02/25/2026 at 8:30 AM, Staff C, Infection Preventionist, stated that they followed the CDC guidelines for pneumococcal vaccination schedule for residents.

Staff C stated that Resident 3 had signed a consent dated 03/10/2024 to receive Prevnar 20. A joint record review of the EHR did not show Resident 3 was provided the Prevnar 20.

Staff C stated, No, there is no documentation that it [Prevnar 20] was administered.

Staff C further stated that they expected Resident 3 to have received Prevnar 20. In an interview on 02/25/2026 at 11:44 AM, Staff B, Director of Nursing Services, stated that they expected Resident 3 to have received their pneumococcal vaccination per CDC guidelines.

Reference: (WAC) 388-97-1340(2).

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 SHORELINE, 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 Richmond Beach Rehab 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.