Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (22 vs median 14)
Bottom 25% in WA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $20,075 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility has a history of successful physical therapy outcomes, recent years have seen a concerning increase in reports regarding understaffing and hygiene. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit, specifically checking the cleanliness of common areas and asking management for their current nurse-to-patient ratio during night shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
30 reviews on Google“Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim presents a polarized experience, with many families praising the facility for successful physical therapy outcomes and a clean, welcoming environment. However, significant concerns exist regarding inconsistent staffing levels, reports of patient neglect, and issues with hygiene and property loss. Families should be aware that experiences appear to vary greatly, with some reporting excellent care while others describe critical failures in basic needs and communication.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and personable staff
- Positive atmosphere for short-term rehab
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and sanitation standards (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Loss of patient personal property (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or poor quality of food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 34 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about the physical and occupational therapy programs here; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents on their recovery goals?
- 2Since we noticed the management is very active in responding to feedback, how does the facility currently use resident and family input to improve daily dining experiences?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication management is handled accurately and consistently for every resident?
- 4How does the nursing team manage staffing during shift changes to ensure that hygiene standards and personal care needs are always met without interruption?
- 5Could you describe the process for tracking and securing residents' personal belongings to prevent anything from getting lost during their stay?
- 6What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies after hours, and how is the family notified?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff (CNA's, Nurses, Assts.) unfortunately did not demonstrate the same level of care or professionalism as the previous year.”
“The place is filthy. While there I saw urine and feces dropped on the floor and it would sit there for hours.”
“I witnessed patient neglect daily. Administration, esp Avastaff administrators, keeps the facility understaffed, intentionally, esp overnight shift.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 16 deficiencies, including a recent abuse/neglect violation. The facility shows persistent issues with quality of care and treatment, medication management, and resident safety across multiple surveys from 2022-2025. While all deficiencies report correction dates, the recurring patterns in core care areas and recent complaint activity suggest ongoing operational challenges families should carefully evaluate.
Mar 18, 2026Complaint1
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.
Dec 9, 2025Routine26
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Aug 12, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Feb 21, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jan 7, 2025Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 1, 2024Routine20
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide 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.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 9, 2025
$75,120
Fine
Jul 7, 2023
$20,075
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Avamere
29 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 23 of 33
Ownership & Management
Owners
Avamere Health Services LLC
Owner · Organization
Dillon, Richard
Owner (parent company)
Hilty, Matthew
Owner (parent company)
Odermott, Ronald
Owner (parent company)
Wart, Gary
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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