Aurora Valley Care
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0552
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0572
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0572 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0574
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0574 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0577
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0577 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0584
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
In an observation on 09/08/2025 at 8:48 AM, Resident 27 was lying in bed and there was a strong body odor smell in the room. At 3:41 PM, the odor was notable from the hallway.
Similar observations of the strong odor were made on 09/09/2025 at 1:44 PM, 09/10/2025 at 9:26 AM, and 09/11/2025 at 9:10 AM.
Residents Affected - Many
In an interview on 09/10/2025 at 3:27 PM, Staff N, Housekeeping Director, stated the rooms were cleaned daily and if they noticed a foul odor in a room, they would inspect the room for feces or urine and would have the Nursing Assistants clean it. When asked how often the mattresses were changed out, Staff N stated maintenance oversaw that. Staff N stated they had not had any reports of Resident 27's room having
a foul smell but sometimes the hall smelled, and they sprayed a deodorizer.
In an interview on 09/10/2025 at 3:42 PM, Staff LL, Housekeeper, stated Resident 27's room had a smell and thought it was urine and the bedding. Staff LL stated they wiped the bed down when the resident was not in bed.
In an interview on 09/10/2025 at 3:44 PM, Staff MM, Nursing Assistant, stated if they noticed a strong odor
in a resident's room they would check to see if the resident needed care and if they could not figure out the odor, they notified housekeeping and maintenance.
In an interview on 09/10/2025 at 3:48 PM, Staff B, Director of Nursing, stated mattresses could be changed out anytime and were not sure how often they were wiped down. Staff B stated they had not noticed an odor in Resident 27's room. Staff B added Resident 27 occasionally refused to be changed and showered.
At 4:06 PM, Staff B stated anyone that saw the mattress unclean was responsible for wiping it down. Staff B stated the Resident Care Manager went into the room and sanitized the mattress and they were going to get the resident a new mattress.
Reference: WAC 388-97-3220 (1)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
09/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aurora Valley Care
414 S University Rd Spokane, WA 99206
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0628
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0645
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0657
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0677
F 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
In an observation on 09/11/2025 at 8:35 AM to 8:42 AM, Resident 19 sat at a dining room table consuming breakfast. The resident's nose was dripping, and they continued eating and consuming fluids and the nasal drainage came in contact with their cup and spoon. The staff did not assist the resident until 8:43 AM with
the nasal drainage. Resident 19 used their fingers to feel around their plate for food and placed the food into their mouth when they found it and was not assisted by staff. At 8:52 AM, the resident was trying to scoop food off the tablecloth.
In an observation on 09/11/2025 at 12:52 PM, Resident 19 was sitting in the dining room and was taking small bites of food. The resident then tried to scoop some food and rubbed their butter knife against their fork and was unable to put the food onto the utensils. Resident 19 then lifted an empty spoon to their mouth, no staff assisted the resident. At 12:59 PM, Staff I, Nursing Assistant, walked over to the resident, looked at them and walked away. At 1:01 PM, Staff GG, Restorative Aide, asked Staff I to tell Resident 19 to take a bite because they were not getting anything on their spoon. Staff I told the resident not to use their hands and to use the spoon.
In an interview on 09/11/2025 at 2:04 PM, Staff NN, Nursing Assistant, stated they looked at the care plan to know what care the residents needed. Staff NN stated if a resident was feeling around their plate with their fingers they should have been assisted to eat. Staff NN stated if they saw a resident with nasal drainage they would immediately assist them.
In an interview on 09/11/2025 at 2:16 PM, Staff OO, Licensed Practical Nurse, stated residents required assistance with eating when they could not feed themselves, had poor coordination or problems with swallowing. Staff OO stated residents who feel around their plate for food may have vision problems and needed assistance with eating. Staff OO stated staff needed to intervene when a resident had nasal drainage during the meal service.
In an interview on 09/11/2025 at 2:20 PM, Staff A, Administrator, stated residents required assistance with eating if they showed a change in their abilities. Staff A stated the staff needed to intervene when a resident put their fingers in their plate and felt around for food and had nasal drainage as they had assisted the resident multiple times with this and it was a dignity issue. Staff A added Resident 19 needed someone sitting with them or near them to assist them with meals.
Reference: WAC 388-97-1060 (2)(c)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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F-Tag F0687
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0687 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate foot care.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0688
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0690
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0694
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0695
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
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 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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0698
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such 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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0725
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
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 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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0740
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0740 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and 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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0756
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0760
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0791
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0791 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with 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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0835
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0837
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0837 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0843
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0843 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-01.
F-Tag F0849
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0849 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice 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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0868
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0868 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0941
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0941 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
F-Tag F0944
Federal health inspectors cited AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0944 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
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 31 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AURORA VALLEY CARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.
AURORA VALLEY CARE in SPOKANE, 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 SPOKANE, 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 AURORA VALLEY CARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.