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HomeWashingtonAuburn Post Acute

Auburn Post Acute

414 - 17th Southeast, Auburn, WA 980022538331740WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(57 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
96
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
6 fine(s) totaling $380,862

How Auburn Post Acute Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
WA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.66 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.93 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
44.3%
WA average
45.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.66 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
61
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 28, 2023
Most recent cycle
31
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 31, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 30 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
King County 65+
306,055
13.6% of county
County Population
2,254,371
King County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Auburn Post Acute is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Auburn, Washington with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
81.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
King
Last Inspection
Jan 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
31
Weighted Score
527.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (131)

F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0926Potential for Harm

Have policies on smoking.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 101 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$380,862
Number of Fines
6
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
6

Penalty History

FineJul 17, 2023
$4,233
FineJul 31, 2024
$14,505
FineFeb 14, 2024
$54,922
FineFeb 25, 2026
$66,633
FineMay 2, 2024
$95,424
FineSep 28, 2023
$145,145

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.36 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.37 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.3%
RN Turnover
53.8%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (32)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FOUNDATION HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2021
FROST, STEVENINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LINDAHL, JEFFREYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
LINDAHL, KIRKMANINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
LINDAHL, SCOTTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
FROST, STEVENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LINDAHL, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
LINDAHL, KIRKMANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
LINDAHL, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
FOUNDATION RESOURCE CENTER LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 15, 2018
ANDERSON, BRANDTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
DE ORO, BRIANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
FOLTZ, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 20, 2024
FROST, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
LINDAHL, KIRKMANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
MCCARDLE, DORANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 18, 2024
MERCADO, NERIZAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
STOA, INGAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 4, 2024
VELASCO, JODYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 17, 2025
ZWAHLEN, JAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
FOUNDATION RESOURCE CENTER LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 10, 2025
WA2WEST LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2021
ANDERSON, BRANDTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
DE ORO, BRIANNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
FOLTZ, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 20, 2024
FROST, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LINDAHL, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MCCARDLE, DORANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 18, 2024
MERCADO, NERIZAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
STOA, INGAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2024
VELASCO, JODYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 17, 2025
ZWAHLEN, JAYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Auburn Post Acute and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $380,862
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Health
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Recorded fines: $68,159
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
2/5
Health
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Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,035
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Federal Way, WA5.2 mi
CMS
5/5
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $98,970
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Auburn Post Acute
Auburn, WA · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$380,862
Canterbury House
Auburn, WA
3,696 ft2/52/54/5$68,159
Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center
Auburn, WA
1.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
North Auburn Care
Auburn, WA
2.7 mi2/51/53/5$12,035
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
5.2 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.
Federal Way, WA
5.2 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
5.2 mi2/51/53/5$98,970

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Auburn Post Acute?▾
Auburn Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Auburn Post Acute cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Auburn Post Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Auburn Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Auburn Post Acute had 31 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 31, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 6 fine(s) totaling $380,862.
What are the staffing levels at Auburn Post Acute?▾
Auburn Post Acute provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 0.37 LPN hours, and 2.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.3%.
How many beds does Auburn Post Acute have?▾
Auburn Post Acute has 96 certified beds with an average of 81.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Auburn Post Acute?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 3 in Auburn. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Auburn Post Acute?▾
On Google Maps, Auburn Post Acute has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 57 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.