The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
North Auburn Care
AUBURN, WA · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
North Auburn Care in Auburn, WA has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It reported 4.06 nurse staffing hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent citations included administration, CPR/basic life support, and menu/nutrition requirements.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.064 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.064.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 2.50
- Weekend nursing
- 3.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 41%
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
18.8%9.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.4%8.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%4.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6%7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%10.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.2%32%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.9%5.7%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
—90.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%88%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.5%61.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: K
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2022 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 25 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 29 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,035 in total fines.
- $12,035
Federal fine
Dec 14, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CALDERA CARE · 7 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 75.7 residents on an average day (61% of 125 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.