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South Creek Post Acute
917 South Scheuber Road, Centralia, WA 98531
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.
Certified for 128 beds, South Creek Post Acute serves Centralia in Lewis County, Washington and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 22, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 55.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lewis Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 36 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.8 | 32.8 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.0% | 55.0% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,278 | $0 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Feb 2026, 11 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×34 E ×4 F ×1 C ×2
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | C | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.0%, RNs 61.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.2% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 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: South Creek Snf Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
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 Lewis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Care | Centralia | 83 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 10.8 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Sharon Care Center | Centralia | 42 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 85.7 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Lewis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has South Creek Post Acute been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has South Creek Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at South Creek Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates South Creek Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South Creek Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Feb 2026.
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.