Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
19 citations recorded*CMS
This is a Fire Safety survey. CMS cites these findings under the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness rules, a separate set from the health (F-tag) deficiencies. The codes and grading differ, so these do not link to the health violation pages.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0020GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0024GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0029GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0031GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0034GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0325GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0009GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 16, 2025 survey of GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY?
This was a inspection survey of GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY on June 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 19 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY on June 16, 2025?
Yes, 19 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguish..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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