Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
North Auburn Care
AUBURN, WA · 125 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 21, 2025
CMS Certification Number 505195 · first certified January 1983
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WA
56 citations — more than 91% of the 193 certified nursing homes in WA. Compared within WA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 14 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 21. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (April 2026 to July 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten WA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in WA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 320 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
21 of the 56 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 56 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 56 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2022 | 26 |
| March 22, 2024 | 16 |
| April 21, 2025 | 14 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 3 | 2025-04-21 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2025-04-21 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 3 | 2025-04-21 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-04-21 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 3 | 2025-04-21 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 2 | 2024-03-22 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2024-03-22 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 2 | 2024-03-22 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 21
- Smoke Deficiencies 14
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Other 7
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 21 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 14 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 21, 2025 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0233 | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025) |
March 22, 2024 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2024) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2024) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2024) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 27, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2024) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2024) |
| K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 19, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 19, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2024) |
December 12, 2022 — 26 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2022) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 5, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.