Fir Lane Care in Shelton, WA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and recent federal penalty/fines totaling $121,488 in the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 4.32 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: February 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $121,488recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3239.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.62
Licensed practical nurses
0.88
Nurse aides
2.82
Weekend nursing
3.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 66%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
34.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.8%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
92.2%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
51.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2025 — 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 provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $75,361 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $46,127 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $121,488 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 21, 2025
$75,361
Federal fine
Nov 7, 2024
$46,127
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of CALDERA CARE · 8 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
85.2 residents on an average day (63% of 135 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 46 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.