Seattle Medical Post Acute Care

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Seattle Medical Post Acute Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF760May 6, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide/administer medication for 1 of 7 residents (Resident 1), reviewed for significant medication error. Resident 1 experienced harm when they did not receive their steroid medication (used to reduce swelling), had a sudden change in condition and was transported/admitted to the hospital where they were diagnosed with adrenal crisis (a serious medical condition caused by a sudden stoppage of steroid medication). This failure placed residents at risk for unmet care needs and a diminished quality of life. Findings included . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 11, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that two-person assistance was provided for bed mobility for 1 of 3 residents (Resident 1), reviewed for accident prevention. This failure to provide adequate supervision during repositioning in bed resulted in harm to Resident 1, who experienced an avoidable accident that caused a head injury requiring hospitalization and was found to have a new Left Frontal Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage (L F IPH - bleeding inside the left front part of the brain), leading to unintended health complications and a reduced quality of life.A past noncompliance was initiated on 01/18/2026 related to F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices, for failure to protect Resident 1 from an avoidable accident. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jul 21, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to timely provide necessary care and services to prevent the worsening of pressure ulcer/pressure injury (PU/PI-an injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin) and ensure nutritional supplements and recommendations were followed for 1 of 2 residents (Resident 1), reviewed for pressure ulcers. Resident 1 experienced harm when their sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine that connects the lower back to the pelvis [bony structure inside hip]) and left lower leg pressure ulcers worsened/deteriorated due to the delayed implementation of recommended treatments and nutritional supplements. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Jul 21, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure acceptable parameters of nutrition were maintained, provide nutrition per physician order, maintain accurate documentation of nutritional intake, and recognize significant weight loss for 1 of 2 residents (Resident 1), reviewed for nutrition/weight loss. Resident 1 experienced harm when they had a significant weight loss of 24.1 percent (%) in two months. This failure placed the residents at risk for further decline in their weight, unintended consequences of poor nutrition, unmet care needs and decreased quality of life.Findings included.Review of the facility's policy titled, Nutrition Risk Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines, updated in November 2017, showed that residents nutritional risk factors are evaluated by the… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600May 2, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from sexual abuse for 1 of 2 residents (Resident 1), reviewed for sexual abuse investigations. Resident 1 experienced harm, applying the reasonable person concept (how a reasonable person would respond under the same circumstances, a reasonable person in this same situation would be upset, angry, and feel violated), when Resident 2 was observed performing nonconsensual sexual act on Resident 1. This failed practice placed all residents at risk for sexual abuse, psychological harm, and a diminished quality of life. A past noncompliance was initiated on 04/12/2025 related to F600 Free from Abuse and Neglect for failure to protect Resident 1 from sexual abuse. […]