The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF BURIEN
BURIEN, WA · Medicare-certified · 140 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF BURIEN has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating but stronger staffing and quality ratings at 4 stars each. Reported nurse staffing is 4.08 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included abuse prevention, transfer/discharge procedures, and medication errors.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0822 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0822.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.50
- Weekend nursing
- 3.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%6.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%1.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
20.7%10.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%10%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.1%0%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.4%16%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.8%83.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to give an adequate reason and proper information when transferring or discharging a resident. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 622 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 31 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $59,485 in total fines.
- $59,485
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2023
Now operated by Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien, previously Burien Nursing and Rehabilitaiton Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AVAMERE · 28 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 80 residents on an average day (57% of 140 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.