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North Auburn Care

2830 I Street Northeast, Auburn, WA 98002

CCN 505195 · For-profit, limited liability company · 125 certified beds

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

North Auburn Care is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Auburn, Washington, certified for 125 beds and caring for about 76 residents a day.

CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.

Inspectors recorded 102 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (31, 28, 43 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 81.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 50.0.

CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $12K.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 32.9%.

102health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles4 at actual harm or worse
$12Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
4.1nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.1
61%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)76 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityKing Co. medianWashington medianUS average
Overall star rating2333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles102544628.7
Citations per 100 beds81.651.750.026.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.14.24.13.9
RN hours per resident day0.71.00.90.7
Nursing staff turnover32.9%41.0%43.2%45.8%
Fines listed$12,035$8,278$17,388—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (47 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)31
Cycle 228
Cycle 343

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Apr 2025, 22 Mar 2024.

Severity mix: K ×2 L ×1 G ×1 D ×51 E ×46 F ×1

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
10 Jun 2026F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint investigation7 Jul 2026
10 Jun 2026F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation7 Jul 2026
7 May 2026F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EComplaint investigation18 Jun 2026
7 May 2026F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.EComplaint investigation18 Jun 2026
7 May 2026F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.EComplaint investigation18 Jun 2026
29 Dec 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation16 Jan 2026
21 Apr 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesEStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0758Implement 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.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0585Honor 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.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0625Notify 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.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey28 May 2025
21 Apr 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey28 May 2025
22 Mar 2024F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0578Honor 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.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0625Notify 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.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0688Provide 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.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0585Honor 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.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DStandard survey30 Apr 2024
22 Mar 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
14 Dec 2023F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.KComplaint investigation7 Dec 2023
30 Aug 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation25 Sep 2023
12 Dec 2022F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.LStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.KStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0578Honor 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.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0585Honor 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.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesEStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023
12 Dec 2022F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard survey25 Jan 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
14 Dec 2023Fine$12,035

Staffing

Total nursing4.06 h
Nurse aides2.5 h
LPN0.86 h
RN0.7 h
Weekend total3.46 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.9%, RNs 41.2%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityWashington medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay8.0%13.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.6%0.5%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay1.9%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.9%2.1%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.3%0.9%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay13.1%16.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay9.2%3.7%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay12.3%14.1%13.4%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

Other nursing homes in King County

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Briarwood At Timber RidgeIssaquah455451942.2—16 Dec 2025
Covenant Shores Health CenterMercer Island435453581.4—11 Feb 2026
Fircrest Nursing FacilitySeattle1105443632.7—7 Nov 2025
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal WayFederal Way705354665.7—12 Sep 2025
Judson Park Health CenterDes Moines965355759.4—28 Aug 2025
MirabellaSeattle4653548104.3$23K29 Apr 2026
Queen Anne HealthcareSeattle1205553025.0—5 May 2026
Redmond Care and Rehabilitation CenterRedmond1395442618.7—13 Feb 2026

All 47 facilities in King County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has North Auburn Care been cited for?

102 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.

Has North Auburn Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $12K in the period covered.

How does staffing at North Auburn Care compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates North Auburn Care?

Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was North Auburn Care last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Apr 2025.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.