Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a 3-star rated nursing home in Vancouver, WA with 120 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 65 health violations on record. Federal fines total $17,199 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: March 18, 2024.
Staff turnover rate: 69.5% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Washington public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 1 penalties totaling $17,199
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 1 violations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2023 26 violations
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2021 11 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2019 18 violations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2018 6 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2017 3 violations
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Frequently Asked Questions About Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
- What violations has Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation received?
- Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation has 65 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation?
- Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation safe?
- Safety at Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation?
- Phone: (360) 574-5247. Address: 2811 Ne 139th Street, Vancouver, WA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation offer?
- Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Vancouver, WA?
- Compare Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Vancouver, WA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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