Josephine Caring Community
9901 272nd Place Northwest, Stanwood, WA 98292
Josephine Caring Community is a nursing home in Stanwood, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (360) 629-2126
- Last standard health inspection
- September 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day, on average
- 113.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Josephine Caring Community
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Washington average (31 vs 50).
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.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 22, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.
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 March 2, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
10 citations
Health inspection on September 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 October 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2025.
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 October 27, 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2025.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2025.
Citation F0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2025.
Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 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 October 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0023. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
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 October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
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 October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
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 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 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 changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
7 citations
Health inspection on July 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
81 of 193 Washington homes (42%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 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 August 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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, 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 August 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0758 2 times since 2023.
16 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 July 17, 2024.
Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation E0033. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish methods for sharing information.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0036 2 times since 2023.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0037 2 times since 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 July 17, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0921 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 25, 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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
12 citations
Health inspection on April 25, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
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 June 5, 2023.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2023.
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 June 5, 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for 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 June 5, 2023.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 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 May 15, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2023.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 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 15, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BARNES, JANETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2024
- BURCHARD, CLINTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/05/2023
- CHRISTOFERSON, BARBARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- CURTIS, EARLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- ELLERTON, ROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/29/2018
- FOSSE, ERNESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2022
- GREEN, CHARLOTTEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2025
- HANSON, ALISHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/23/2008
- HUTCHISON, KAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/31/2017
- JOHNSON, JULIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2024
- KINNEY, BRETTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2022
- LAMBING, KRISTIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2024
- LARSEN, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2018
- LINDGREN, TERIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/20/2008
- LUCAS, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2020
- NELSON, IRENEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/28/2025
- ROBERTSON, TERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/21/2008
- SHOUP, PAULOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- STECKLER, THERESAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2021
- STICKLE, HERBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2016
- VAIL, JILLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2025
Questions
When was Josephine Caring Community last inspected?
CMS lists September 15, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Josephine Caring Community have?
CMS lists 31 health citations since April 25, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Josephine Caring Community been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Josephine Caring Community?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Josephine Caring Community a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.