Quick answers
- Where is Auburn Post Acute?
- 414 - 17th Southeast, Auburn, WA 98002, in King County, Washington.
- What is the phone number of Auburn Post Acute?
- (253) 833-1740, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Auburn Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Auburn Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 4 fines totaling $208,162.
- What did inspectors find at Auburn Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 28, 2023 to July 24, 2026), Medicare lists 108 health citations; the most serious was level K. 9 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 28, 2023 to July 24, 2026), Auburn Post Acute had 108 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 9 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $208,162 in total (4 fines, the latest on February 25, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day; the Washington average is 4.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 6, 2026 — 32 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 26, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 6, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 6, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 24, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0610 Level K
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level K
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 29 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0882 Level F
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0919 Level F
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0835 Level F
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
F0926 Level F
“Have policies on smoking.”
F0947 Level F
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0636 Level E
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0810 Level D
“Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0851 Level D
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
Previous cycle: January 31, 2025 — 21 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 31, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 11, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 21 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0623 Level E
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level E
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Earlier cycle: September 28, 2023 — 55 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 28, 2023 (standard health inspection); November 8, 2023 (complaint investigation); February 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 2, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 31, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 29, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level K
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0686 Level H
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0693 Level G
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 31 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0941 Level F
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.”
F0800 Level F
“Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.”
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0623 Level E
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0636 Level E
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0638 Level E
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0642 Level E
“Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.”
F0645 Level E
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0758 Level E
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
18 more citations of lower seriousness are not listed here. See all of them on Medicare Care Compare.
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (61)
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0009 Level F
“Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.”
E0013 Level F
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0035 Level F
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0271 Level D
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0374 Level D
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0211 Level F
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0100 Level D
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
21 more fire safety citations are not listed here.
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $208,162 (4 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | Fine | $43,311 |
| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $14,505 |
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $95,424 |
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $54,922 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.36 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.67 | 2.68 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.99 | 4.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.44 | 3.82 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.7% | 43.9% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 46.7% | 43.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Fort Ebey Holdings LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (6)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Healthcare Services LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2021 |
| Frost, Steven | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2021 |
| Lindahl, Jeffrey | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2021 |
| Lindahl, Kirkman | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2021 |
| Lindahl, Scott | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2021 |
| Foundation Resource Center LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | October 15, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 75.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Fort Ebey Holdings LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-11-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 414 - 17th Southeast, Auburn, WA 98002 |
| County | King County |
| State | Washington |
| Phone | (253) 833‑1740 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505355 |
| Name in Medicare records | AUBURN POST ACUTE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Canterbury House0.7 mi · Auburn, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center1.8 mi · Auburn, WA · 4 of 5 stars
- North Auburn Care2.7 mi · Auburn, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way5.2 mi · Federal Way, WA · 5 of 5 stars
- Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.5.2 mi · Federal Way, WA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Multicare Auburn Medical Center1.1 mi · Auburn, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- St Francis Community Hospital4.8 mi · Federal Way, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Multicare Covington Medical Center7.0 mi · Covington, WA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13