The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Avalon Care Center - Aberdeen, LLC
Registered name: GRAYS HARBOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
ABERDEEN, WA · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Avalon Care Center - Aberdeen, LLC has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.17 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1665 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1665.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 2.79
- Weekend nursing
- 3.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
17.1%23.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%3.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.7%31.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—27.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.5%11.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.4%26%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.3%17.5%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.6%89.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide or arrange the specialized rehabilitation services a resident needed. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 825 — 42 CFR §483.65 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide timely, quality lab services and tests needed by residents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 770 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: D
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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AVALON HEALTH CARE · 16 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.4 residents on an average day (64% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.