Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT PARK WEST
SEATTLE, WA · 137 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 29, 2025
CMS Certification Number 505270 · first certified November 1982
Ownership
Operated by AVAMERE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed March 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from NORTHWEST CARE-WEST SEATTLE, INC.
Position within WA
44 citations — more than 76% 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 16 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.3. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: July 2026 to October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 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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3 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
13 of the 44 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)
9 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 44 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-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.
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 | 44 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2023 | 15 |
| April 22, 2024 | 12 |
| July 24, 2025 | 1 |
| July 29, 2025 | 16 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 4 | 2025-07-29 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 3 | 2025-07-29 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-07-29 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2025-07-29 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2025-07-29 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-07-29 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 2 | 2025-07-29 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2024-04-22 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 14
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 13
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Services Deficiencies 5
- Other 7
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 14 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 13 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 29, 2025 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2025) |
| 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 (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2025) |
July 24, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
April 22, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 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 (May 25, 2024) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024) |
February 3, 2023 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| 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 6, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Waiver has been granted (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.