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Avalon Health Care
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Avalon Health Care operates 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 5 states, with 1,537 certified beds; the largest presence is in Washington, Utah and California.
31% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 42.7 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $336K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Avalon Health Care | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 42 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 40.0% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Washington | 8 |
| Utah | 4 |
| California | 2 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 31 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 30 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 28 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 25 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 20 |
| F0761 | 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. | 18 |
| F0584 | 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. | 17 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 17 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center | Merced | CA | 71 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 42.3 | $9K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| San Luis Care Center | Newman | CA | 71 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 59.2 | $46K | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLC | Honolulu | HI | 108 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 55 | 50.9 | — | 22 May 2026 |
| Avalon Care Center - Scappoose | Scappoose | OR | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 45.0 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home | Ogden | UT | 120 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10.0 | $12K | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home | Payson | UT | 108 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 12.0 | — | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins | Ivins | UT | 108 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 11.1 | — | 20 May 2025 |
| William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home | Salt Lake City | UT | 81 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 14.8 | $8K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Avalon Care Center At Northpointe | Spokane | WA | 119 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 76 | 63.9 | $85K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C. | Federal Way | WA | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 40.0 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco | Pasco | WA | 108 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 91 | 84.3 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma | Tacoma | WA | 81 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 83 | 102.5 | $25K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | Bellingham | WA | 105 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 27.6 | $32K | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center | Kent | WA | 91 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 46 | 50.5 | $43K | 6 May 2026 |
| Garden Village | Yakima | WA | 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 64 | 63.4 | $75K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center | Aberdeen | WA | 105 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 24.8 | — | 7 May 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Avalon Health Care operate?
16 Medicare-certified facilities in 5 states, with 1,537 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Avalon Health Care facilities rated?
31% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 4 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Avalon Health Care been fined?
CMS lists 12 fines totalling $336K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.