Nursing HomeDes Moines, WACMS 505513Updated September 25, 2026

PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CAREDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Des Moines, WA: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 63 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE.

Deficiencies

Moderate inspection concerns

Complaints

None on current rollup

Recorded fines

No fine amount on file

Risk level

Moderate

Moderate inspection concerns

PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

Class I1
Class II0
Class III62
Class IV0

Findings by AHCA class

Class I1

Class II0

Class III62

Class IV0

1 Class I citation: Class I citations signal urgent safety failures. Families should review the inspection narrative and ask how the issue was corrected and monitored.
62 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
Most common CMS category on file: Quality of life & care (18).

PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 63 events on record. Newest first.

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Apr 30, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0600: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 29, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0693: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
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.
Corrected Mar 31, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Mar 31, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0628: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected Oct 9, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0679: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Oct 9, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Oct 9, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0801: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
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.
Corrected Oct 9, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Oct 9, 2025

See all 63 timeline events for PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

1 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

0 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

62 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

0 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Quality of life & care

18 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Assessment & care planning

14 citations

Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.

Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?

Resident rights

9 citations

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Infection control

5 citations

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Pharmacy services

5 citations

Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.

Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?

Nutrition & dietary

4 citations

Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.

Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?

Abuse, neglect & exploitation

3 citations

These citations relate to resident protection and mandatory reporting.

Ask: How does the community prevent and report abuse or neglect?

Administration

3 citations

Admin failures can cascade into care and safety problems.

Ask: Were policies, staffing systems, or leadership processes cited?

PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE inspection history in Des Moines, WA.

Does PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE have deficiencies?

Yes. PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE has 63 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE have?

PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE has 63 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.