Three Creeks Post Acute in PULLMAN, WA was fined $60,385 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Three Creeks Post Acute (PULLMAN, WA) — $60,385 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Three Creeks Post Acute in PULLMAN, WA was fined $60,385 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


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


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• 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.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.