7 Reports
Inspection Report — Feb 24, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 02/24/2026.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — May 28, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: May 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected. The facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (4)
WAC 388-78A-2100 - The facility failed to complete full assessments with required components for 13 sampled residents, placing them at risk for decline due to unidentified care needs and condition changes.
WAC 388-78A-2130 - The facility failed to develop and update negotiated service agreements with plans to monitor and address interventions for 11 sampled residents, risking unmet care needs.
WAC 388-78A-2150 - The facility failed to ensure that 14 sampled residents or their representatives signed their Personal Service Plans (negotiated service agreements) at least annually, risking uninformed care and unmet needs.
WAC 388-78A-2350 - The facility failed to coordinate care and services with healthcare providers for 2 residents, risking potential health complications and diminished care related to changes in conditions.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 14
Systolic BP readings over 150 mm Hg: 10
Sampled residents: 14
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding unawareness of incomplete resident assessments and service plans |
| Staff G | Health & Wellness Director II | Interviewed regarding unawareness of missing signatures on Personal Service Plans and lack of communication with healthcare providers |
Inspection Report — May 20, 2024
Life Safety
Date: May 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved at this inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 28, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The department completed an unannounced on-site follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies and compliance with licensing laws and regulations.
Findings
The department found that deficiencies for the facility licensing laws and regulations were corrected as of the follow-up inspection on 02/28/2024. The facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (5)
WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment as required.
WAC 388-78A-2520 Administrator qualifications General. The licensee failed to ensure 1 sampled staff met the qualifications for an assisted living facility administrator.
WAC 388-78A-2970 Garbage and refuse disposal. The facility failed to maintain 1 of 1 outdoor garbage containers to prevent pest infestations.
WAC 388-78A-3000 Ventilation. The facility failed to ensure 17 of 218 operable window screens were appropriately placed and maintained to prevent rodent and insect entry.
WAC 388-78A-3090 Maintenance and housekeeping. The facility failed to provide a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment placing 86 residents at risk of injury and diminished quality of life.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 87
Staff screened for TB: 3
Window screens missing or damaged: 17
Residents at risk: 86
Inspection Report — Feb 15, 2024
Enforcement
Date: Feb 15, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is a formal notice of civil fines following a follow-up visit conducted by the Department of Social and Health Services Residential Care Services at the assisted living facility Brookdale Federal Way on February 15, 2024.
Findings
The report details multiple uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on October 19, 2023, including failure to screen staff for tuberculosis, unqualified administrator staff, inadequate garbage disposal, poor ventilation maintenance, and insufficient housekeeping. These violations resulted in civil fines totaling $1,700.
Deficiencies (5)
WAC 388-78A-2480(1) Tuberculosis—Testing—Required. The licensee failed to ensure three staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment, placing residents at risk of contagious illness.
WAC 388-78A-2520(1)(c)(2) Administrator qualifications—General. The licensee failed to ensure one staff met state qualifications to be an assisted living facility administrator, risking unmet care needs for residents.
WAC 388-78A-2970(1)(c)(ii)(iii) Garbage and refuse disposal. The licensee failed to maintain one outdoor garbage container, risking pest infestations for residents.
WAC 388-78A-3000(3) Ventilation. The licensee failed to maintain window screens without rips or tears on 17 exterior windows, risking airborne contamination and insect or rodent borne diseases.
WAC 388-78A-3090(1)(a)(c)(d) Maintenance and housekeeping. The licensee failed to provide a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment, risking injury and diminished quality of life for residents.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 1700
Residents at risk: 87
Windows with ventilation issues: 17
Staff not screened for tuberculosis: 3
Inspection Report — Feb 7, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 7, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #92832) involved a medication management error where the facility failed to administer a prescribed medication to a resident due to failure to transcribe the order into the electronic medication administration record. The investigation found a failed provider practice and issued a citation.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The facility failed to administer medications as ordered for one resident, resulting in risk of increased mental health issues and diminished quality of life. The medication order was not transcribed into the electronic medication administration record, and the resident did not receive the medication as prescribed.
Report Facts
Total residents: 93
Resident sample size: 3
Medication doses received: 2
Medication tablets received: 30
Inspection Report — Aug 30, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Aug 30, 2023
Visit Reason
On 08/30/2023 the Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility to verify correction of previously cited fire and life safety code violations.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected and the facility was approved.
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