Total health inspections
2
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
White River Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Washington, WA
White River Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Washington, WA
White River Assisted Living is a senior care community in Enumclaw, Washington, offering assisted living and memory care services. This 65-bed community also features a specialized memory care neighborhood tailored for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive challenges. Licensed through May 2026, it serves as a primary option for older adults in the foothills of southeastern King County.
The DSHS compliance history across four inspections reveals a consistent pattern of fire safety issues that warrants evaluation. The latest inspection on August 19, 2025, identified 15 deficiencies, which is lower than the Washington state average of 31. However, these deficiencies included a fire alarm panel remaining in trouble status and fire watch intervals that did not meet established policy requirements. Previous reviews also cited problems with fire door latches, missing maintenance records for sprinklers and alarms, and incomplete fire extinguisher inspections. A substantiated complaint also confirmed issues with fire alarm trouble and inadequate fire watch procedures. While there are no records of fines, license suspensions, or findings of immediate jeopardy, the recurring nature of these fire safety concerns across several cycles should be a point of discussion with the community leadership.
Regarding lifestyle and care, the community provides structured programming that includes dining, educational classes, and social events. The dedicated memory care neighborhood also provides a focused environment for those with dementia, serving as a standout feature in the Enumclaw market. As detailed amenity lists were not available, families are encouraged to request a comprehensive service guide directly from the community.
White River Assisted Living is best suited for older adults in Enumclaw and the surrounding southeastern King County region, including Black Diamond, Auburn, and the White River Valley, seeking assisted living or memory care. It is a practical option for those who value proximity to their homes in a smaller community setting instead of moving to a more urbanized area.
65-bed community Rank #224 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #49 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeBh
StatusOp
ExpirationMay 31, 2026
CountyKing
License Number2713
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
15 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (52% below)
• Deficiencies per year (52% below)
• Total deficiencies (52% below)
• Deficiencies per year (52% below)
Latest Inspection
August 19, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 31 | This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (15 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 52% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 7.5 | 15.5 | This facility has 52% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (7.5 vs. WA avg 15.5).↓ 52% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, found deficiencies related to the fire alarm panel network remaining in trouble status and fire watch intervals not meeting policy requirements. Earlier inspections also cited multiple fire safety issues, including fire door latch problems, missing documentation for sprinkler and fire alarm system maintenance, and incomplete fire extinguisher checks. Complaint investigations were conducted, with one substantiated complaint about fire alarm troubles and fire watch procedures, while another complaint about the sprinkler system was unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with fire safety system maintenance and documentation, with some corrections noted but persistent issues remaining over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Inspections
Total health citations
9
Rank #2 / 91Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 91 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Washington State average, with a ranking across all 91 WA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Washington average 48.9
Citations per inspection
4.5
Rank #15 / 91Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 91 homes in Washington. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Washington mean across 91 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 1 year)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
Citations history (last 1 year)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Nov 18, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 18, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 18, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 18, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
97
Employees
95
Contractors
2
Staff to resident ratio
2.31:1
24% better than Washington average
Avg staff/day
31
Average shift
7.6 hours
6% worse than Washington average
Total staff hours (quarter)
21,714
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
18
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.2%
53 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 0 | 31 | 9,166 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 3,365 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,846 | 86 | 93% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,528 | 86 | 93% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,056 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,053 | 71 | 77% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,049 | 75 | 82% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 674 | 77 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 60 | 65% | 8.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 68 | 74% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 106 | 34 | 37% | 3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 8 | 9% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 84 | 38 | 41% | 2.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 14 | 15% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 16 | 17% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 8% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 17 | 18% | 1.5 |
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
93%
7 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
93%
2 Administrator
% of Days
72%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
77%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
82%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
84%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
74%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
37%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
9%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
41%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
15%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
17%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
18%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.1
69% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Long-stay resident measures
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
25% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.3%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
14% better than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
22% better than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
42
Medicare
10
23.8% of residents
Medicaid
18
42.9% of residents
Private pay or other
14
33.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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Frequently Asked Questions about White River Assisted Living
Is White River Assisted Living in a walkable area?
White River Assisted Living has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of White River Assisted Living?
According to WA state health department records, White River Assisted Living's license number is 2713.
When does White River Assisted Living's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, White River Assisted Living's license expires on May 31, 2026.
How many beds does White River Assisted Living have?
White River Assisted Living has 65 beds.
Are there photos of White River Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 15 photos of White River Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of White River Assisted Living?
White River Assisted Living is located at 2229 JENSEN ST.
What is the phone number of White River Assisted Living?
(360) 825-0280 will put you in contact with the team at White River Assisted Living.
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