AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF ISSAQUAH in ISSAQUAH, WA was fined $70,649 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 60 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF ISSAQUAH (ISSAQUAH, WA) — $70,649 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF ISSAQUAH in ISSAQUAH, WA was fined $70,649 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 60 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


• Honor 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.


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


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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


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


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