Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center
32049 109th Pl Se · Auburn, WA · 98092 · 2538761160
36 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
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 October 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
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.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
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 August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F July 2, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 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 August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
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 August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505528 · certified since October 24, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.