SEQUIM BAY POST ACUTE has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but middling health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $15,185 in fines in the last 24 months including a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: April 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $15,185recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7348.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.70
Licensed practical nurses
0.71
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.5%17.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%4.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.8%3.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2%5.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.2%7.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.6%14.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%1.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.3%40%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%5.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%96.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2026 — 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 August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,185 was recorded.
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 was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
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 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,185 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 28, 2026
$15,185
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP · 18 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
88.3 residents on an average day (88% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 56 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.