Complaint Investigation

Bridge Crest Post Acute

August 25, 2025 · Vancouver, WA · 5220 Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 89

Provider ID 505341

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Bridge Crest Post Acute

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)

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Inspection Summary

Bridge Crest Post Acute in VANCOUVER, WA — inspection on August 25, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF0627

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

08/21/2025 at 2:43 PM, when asked if a written discharge notice was given to Resident 1 at the time of discharge, Staff C, Social Service Director, said No, I don't think so. In an interview on 08/21/2025 at 2:50 PM, Collateral Contact 1(CC1), a Methadone clinic employee, said Resident 1 was sent to the hospital the morning of 07/15/2025 at 8:57 AM. CC1 said she had received a call from an employee at the facility stating Resident 1 had wanted to go to the hospital to have her legs assessed for an infection. It was arranged for Resident 1 to be taken by a medical transportation service to the hospital instead of back to the facility. CC1 said Resident 1 was alert, oriented, and receiving two antibiotics for infection to her lower legs. Resident 1 was agreeable to the transfer to the hospital on [DATE]. In an interview on 08/22/2025 at 12:50 PM, Collateral Contact 2 (CC2), a case manager supervisor at the hospital, said Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE].

The hospital received notice that the facility would not be readmitting Resident 1 on 07/16/2025. In an interview on 08/25/2025 at 4:14 PM, Staff A, Administrator, said the interdisciplinary team had met and discussed Resident 1 on the evening of 07/16/2025.

Staff A said that in the future they would deliver a written discharge notice immediately upon discharge.

Reference WAC 388-97-0080.

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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 VANCOUVER, 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 Bridge Crest Post Acute 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.