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Martha and Mary Health Service

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

19160 Front Street Northeast
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-WA-505474-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Poulsbo, WA
Record Period
2023–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 8 inspections from October 2023 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 46 findings at Martha and Mary Health Service; 46 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
8
2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
46
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
46
Of 46 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023: 16 findings across 1 inspection1620231 inspection2024: 17 findings across 2 inspections1720242 inspections2025: 2 findings across 2 inspections220252 inspections2026: 11 findings across 3 inspections112026*3 inspections2023: 16 findings across 1 inspection1620231 insp.2024: 17 findings across 2 inspections1720242 insp.2025: 2 findings across 2 inspections220252 insp.2026: 11 findings across 3 inspections112026*3 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20231160
20242170
2025220
20263110

What the Record Shows

  • 46 of 46 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • 6 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, February 13, 2026, recorded 9 findings (most serious: Level E).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 10, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 15, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    9 findings

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 11, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 23, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    16 findings

    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 16, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2023

    Standard health inspection

    16 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 11, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Quality of Care, Cited in Five Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in October 2023, December 2024, May 2025, February 2026 and May 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F684 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Help With Daily Living, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F677 in October 2023, December 2024, April 2025 and February 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F677 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Infection Control, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in October 2023, July 2024, December 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F880 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in October 2023, December 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F657 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation F561, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F561 in October 2023 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F561 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F584 in October 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F584 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F658 in October 2023 and December 2024. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F658 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F695 in October 2023 and December 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F695 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Citation F757, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F757 in December 2024 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324242525262626F757 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

    Help With Daily Living: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.

  3. 03

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.

  4. 04

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  5. 05

    What changed after F561 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F561: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  6. 06

    What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

    A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  7. 07

    How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?

    Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  8. 08

    Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

    Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  9. 09

    What changed after F757 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F757: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  10. 10

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in October 2023.

  11. 11

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts October 27, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Washington state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 27, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 8, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection May 13, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Washington state survey agency

    Inspection May 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 505474

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowOctober 27, 2023 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2023 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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