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2004 N 22nd Avenue Pasco, WA 99301 · Franklin County
CMS certification number 505126 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Washington average of 3.3.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.83 hours per resident per day at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco, below the Washington median of 4.15 (US median: 3.72). About 0.87 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.37 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 45.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Washington median 43%). 4 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco: Medicare and Medicaid
Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Washington's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 12, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 15 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 88 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 88 citations at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco across 21 inspection dates, 36 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 15, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (22) and resident rights (18). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level G, March 15, 2024). 10 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 25, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
July 30, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
July 20, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
June 12, 2026 · 7 citations
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DEnsure 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.
CConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
April 30, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
April 7, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
March 19, 2026 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor 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.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 23, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
September 17, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
August 5, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
May 27, 2025 · 19 citations
EGive residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
EThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
EHonor 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.
EHonor 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.
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
January 29, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DVerify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 19, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 23, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
September 25, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
ENotify 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.
April 23, 2024 · 26 citations
EHonor 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.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DHonor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DNotify 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.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure 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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
March 28, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
March 15, 2024 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
February 14, 2024 · 4 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
January 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
October 26, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Questions to ask on a tour of Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 15, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 19, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- There were 2 infection-control citations. Who leads infection prevention, and what is the current outbreak policy?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.4 mi
Lourdes Medical Center PascoEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 1h 57m for patients treated and sent home
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3.2 mi
Trios Health KennewickEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 47m for patients treated and sent home
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8.1 mi
Kadlec Regional Medical Center RichlandEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 47m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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