Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
5821 188th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA 98037
Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Lynnwood, Washington. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since April 12, 202350 (Washington average 50)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on May 20, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on July 22, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on July 22, 2024.
Health inspection on July 8, 2025
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0577. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0554 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0578 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 8, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 16, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 22, 2024
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0732. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0732 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0655 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 22, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0006 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on December 29, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 15, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2023.
Health inspection on October 4, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.
Health inspection on April 12, 2023
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0888. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on April 12, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (425) 776-5512
- Last standard health inspection
- July 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 67
- Residents per day, on average
- 58.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lynnwood Health Services, INC.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
The same number of health citations as the Washington average (50).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARETRUST GP LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/01/2006
- CARETRUST GP LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 06/01/2006
- ENSIGN SERVICES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2006
- TEMPAY LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2006
- FISHER, TONYAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
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- STOLARCZYK, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/21/2024
Questions
When was Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 8, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 50 health citations since April 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.