Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA — inspection on November 25, 2025.
Found 11 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
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0561 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
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 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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary 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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
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 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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.