Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BENSON HEIGHTS REHABILITATION CENTER
KENT, WA · 91 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 505519 · first certified November 2008
Ownership
Operated by AVALON HEALTH CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WA
49 citations — more than 84% 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 20 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 14.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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
17 of the 49 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)
4 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 49 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 49 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | 12 |
| February 25, 2025 | 17 |
| May 6, 2026 | 20 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 3 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-02-25 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | 2 | 2025-02-25 |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| 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 | 2026-05-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 17
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Egress Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 8
- Other 5
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 17 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 6, 2026 — 20 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| 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 (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
February 25, 2025 — 17 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| 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, 2025) |
| K-0233 | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 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 (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| 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 (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
November 20, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| 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 (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.