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Northwest 1310 Deane Pullman, WA 99163 · Whitman County
CMS certification number 505246 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Three Creeks Post Acute 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 Three Creeks Post Acute as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 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 3.30 hours per resident per day at Three Creeks Post Acute, below the Washington median of 4.15 (US median: 3.72). About 0.82 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.85 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 58.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Washington median 43%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Three Creeks Post Acute: Medicare and Medicaid
Three Creeks Post Acute 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 March 3, 2026 and found 13 deficiencies, plus 10 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 44 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 44 citations at Three Creeks Post Acute across 13 inspection dates, 21 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 22, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and resident rights (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level L, December 22, 2025). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 19, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
March 3, 2026 · 14 citations · includes complaint inspection
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DHonor 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.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
February 26, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
December 22, 2025 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
LProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CHonor 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.
November 10, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
January 10, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
November 17, 2024 · 7 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor 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.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
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.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
May 24, 2024 · 4 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 1, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
December 5, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
November 9, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 2, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
August 19, 2023 · 3 citations
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Questions to ask on a tour of Three Creeks Post Acute
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 22, 2025 under the rule on nutrition and dietary. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 10, 2025. 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?
- Nursing staff turnover was 58.6% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- 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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $50,850 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Fine | $18,675 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days of payments denied |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $32,175 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Three Creeks Post Acute
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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3.8 mi
Pullman Memorial Hospital PullmanEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 1h 55m for patients treated and sent home
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9.3 mi
Gritman Medical Center MoscowEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 2m for patients treated and sent home
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11.3 mi
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center ColfaxEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 36m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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