South Creek Post Acute
917 South Scheuber Road · Centralia, WA · 98531 · 3607369384
128 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 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 May 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
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 March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C February 11, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 11, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · C April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 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 May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 29, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505373 · certified since April 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.