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Avalon Care Center at Northpointe, Spokane, WA: 3 star rating, fined $84,614 across 2 fines

Avalon Care Center at Northpointe in Spokane, WA is owned by Avalon Care LLC, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $84,614 across 2 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 75 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 23, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
9827 North Nevada, Spokane, WA 99218
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
119
Residents per day
117 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Avalon Care Center, Spokane, LLC
Chain
Avalon Health Care, 16 facilities
Fines
$84,614 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
75, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505496
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
January 17, 2025Fine$76,336Not listeddata.cms.gov
August 26, 2024Fine$8,278Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 23, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 28, 2026F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
September 17, 2025F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 3, 2025data.cms.gov
September 17, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 3, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F758Implement 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F625Notify 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
February 7, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
December 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 7, 2025data.cms.gov
December 10, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2025data.cms.gov
October 9, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
October 2, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 2, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 2, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 2, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 2, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 2, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F585Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
May 28, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 28, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
December 12, 2023F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
November 9, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 29 individual or personal trusts (13 managers, 9 officers, directors or trustees, 7 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Avalon Care LLCIndirect owner100%November 26, 2003data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedDecember 1, 2003data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care Management IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedDecember 1, 2003data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 17, 2026data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care Management IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 9, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.