Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center
920 Anderson Drive · Aberdeen, WA · 98520 · 3605325122
105 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avalon Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
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.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505016 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.