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Health Inspection

Josephine Caring Community

September 15, 2025 · Stanwood, WA · 9901 272nd Place Northwest
Citations 10
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 160
Provider ID 505465
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Inspection Summary

JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA — inspection on September 15, 2025.

Found 10 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

FF0644
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 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: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as 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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, 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 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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 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: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 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 pain management 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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

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Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0699 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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0712 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: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, 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 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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0770 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-15.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

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Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 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: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

Federal health inspectors cited JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY in STANWOOD, 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 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 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-27.

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 STANWOOD, 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 JOSEPHINE CARING COMMUNITY or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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