Nursing homes › Washington › Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
22410 Benson Road Se, Kent, WA 98031 · 2538527755 · 91 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avalon Health Care, a group operating 16 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 3.5/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $340,178 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.28 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.72. Weekend total: 3.81. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 46 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | 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. | G | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-04 |
| 2025-07-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-02-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Fine | $14,380 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $29,075 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON OF WASHINGTON LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/20/2004 |
| AVALON CARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/01/2003 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2003 |
| AVALON HOLDING INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2003 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2007 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2012 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2007 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2012 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/29/2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2003 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2003 |
| AHMAD, ATIQUE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/14/2023 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/29/2022 |
| ROBINSON, KENYARDAR | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505519. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.