Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from involuntary seclusion for one of one resident (1). This failed practice caused psychosocial harm to Resident 1 who was moved into the Secured Dementia Unit shortly after admission to the facility with a temporary change in mental status due to a change in condition. The resident displayed no behaviors and remained in the Secured Dementia Unit for 10 months which caused the resident undue psychosocial distress, diminished quality of life and loss of autonomy. Findings included . …
F603 citations in Washington
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2024
Washington cites F603 less often than its own record predicts
0.60 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Washington in 2024, this is the portion that was F603.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Washington surveyors wrote
F603 findings written in Washington, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from involuntary seclusion for 1 of 1 resident (Resident 253). Failure to prevent involuntary seclusion placed the resident at risk for psychological harm. Findings included . Resident 253 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included acute cystitis (a bladder infection that begins suddenly and is usually caused by bacteria). In an interview on 11/04/2024 at 3:02 PM, Resident 253 stated they were not allowed to leave their room and they had to stay in their room. Resident 253 stated they get lonely because they were not able to leave their room. Resident 253 stated the nursing staff had informed them they had to stay in their room because of their infection. …
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