CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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CMS CCN 5054962026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Avalon Care Center At Northpointe

9827 North Nevada · Spokane, WA 99218 · Spokane County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds119CMS provider file
Recent citation rows100current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-28142026-05-283
Cycle 22025-02-07452025-02-0713
Cycle 32023-11-09172023-11-098
02 / CITATION DETAIL

100 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 22 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-23 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30 · complaint
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0640Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30
2026-05-28 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-28 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-28 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2025-09-17 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03 · complaint
2025-09-17 · HEALTHF0841Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03 · complaint
2025-02-07 · FIREE0007Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-02-07 · FIREE0020Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-02-07 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-02-07 · HEALTHF0552Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-26 · complaint
2025-02-07 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-26
2025-02-07 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-26
2025-02-07 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-26
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-01-17Fine$76,3360
2024-08-26Fine$8,2780
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • AVALON CARE LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 11/26/2003
  • DANGERFIELD, DAVIDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/05/2007
  • KIRTON, BYRONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/27/2024
  • KIRTON, HYRUMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/27/2024
  • KIRTON, SPENCERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/27/2024
  • WOLTIL, ROBERTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/23/2012
  • DANGERFIELD, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/05/2007
  • KIRTON, BYRONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/27/2024
  • KIRTON, HYRUMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/22/2018
  • KIRTON, SPENCERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/27/2024
  • WOLTIL, ROBERTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/23/2012
  • BORISEVICH, MARIAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/08/2024
  • HASH, ALANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2017
  • KIRTON, HYRUMIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/29/2022
  • SMITH, NICOLEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2023
  • AVALON HEALTH CARE INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2003
  • AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2003
  • DELOITTE TAX LLPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.54per resident day
RN hours0.68per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.05per resident day
Staff turnover62.0%CMS reported field
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