Auburn Post Acute

Nursing Home · Auburn, WA

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number505355
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

414 - 17Th Southeast
Auburn, WA 98002
King County
Phone
(253) 833-1740
ZIP code
98002 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
81.6 (85% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Fort Ebey Holdings LLC
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.66 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.93 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.37 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.36 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.17 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.3 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
53.8 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 31, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
31.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
12
Citations on record (3 years)
58 health · 22 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-06 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-22
2026-05-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-22
2026-02-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-02-26 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-01
2025-08-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Past Non-Compliance
2025-01-31 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-31 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-08-29 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-07-31 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-07-31 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-05-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-05-22
2024-05-02 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
F0941 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-22
2024-05-02 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-22
2024-05-02 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-22
2024-05-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-22
2024-02-14 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2023-11-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-09-28 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
H
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 Ensure 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-09-28 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

5 penalties in the last three years, including $376,629 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-25Fine$66,633
2024-07-31Fine$14,505
2024-05-02Fine$95,424
2024-02-14Fine$54,922
2023-09-28Fine$145,145

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Anderson, Brandt (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
De Oro, Brianna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Foltz, Paul (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Foundation Resource Center LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Frost, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McCardle, Doranne (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mercado, Neriza (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stoa, Inga (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Velasco, Jody (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wa2West LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Zwahlen, Jay (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Frost, Steven (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Kirkman (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Scott (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Foundation Healthcare Services LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Frost, Steven (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Jeffrey (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Kirkman (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Scott (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Brandt (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
De Oro, Brianna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Foltz, Paul (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Foundation Resource Center LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Frost, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lindahl, Kirkman (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McCardle, Doranne (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mercado, Neriza (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stoa, Inga (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Velasco, Jody (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Zwahlen, Jay (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Auburn Post Acute?

Auburn Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.

How many beds does Auburn Post Acute have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 82 residents per day.

Has Auburn Post Acute been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $376,629 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Auburn Post Acute?

(253) 833-1740. The facility is located at 414 - 17Th Southeast, Auburn, WA 98002.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.