TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Oregon-based owner of a 120-bed nursing home in Tacoma has decided to close the facility after the state pulled its license.
Inspectors who conducted a series of unannounce visits at the Avamere Bel Air since January found that it placed residents in “immediate jeopardy.” Deficiencies included failure to prevent the spread of infection and failure to prevent and treat pressure sores, a common ailment among residents.
The News Tribune newspaper reports that the Wilsonville, Ore.-based Avamere Group has dropped an appeal of the license revocation and decided last week to close the home. The 43 current residents are being moved to other facilities.
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Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com
