Inspection Reports for
Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community

WA, 98632

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9 Reports

2022–2026

Inspection Report — Feb 27, 2026

Life Safety
Date: Feb 27, 2026

Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.

Findings
The inspection found two violations: a hole in the fire-rated construction in the rose storage room, which was repaired on 3/6/26, and failure to provide a forward flow test on the sprinkler system as of 3/10/26 at 8:00 AM. The overall approval status was Disapproved.

Deficiencies (2)
IFC 701.6 (2021) - The owner failed to maintain fire-resistance-rated construction in the rose storage room, evidenced by a hole in the fire-rated construction. The hole was repaired on 3/6/26 along with mag storage room.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - The facility failed to provide a forward flow test on the sprinkler system as required by Section 901.

Inspection Report — Sep 24, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 24, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation triggered by a facility report that a resident had a fall with injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of inadequate transfer assistance leading to a resident fall and injury. Multiple staff and collateral contacts confirmed unsafe transfer practices and lack of adherence to the resident's negotiated service agreement. The facility failed to provide appropriate transfer assistance, resulting in injury and hospitalization of Resident 1. Citations were issued.
Findings
The investigation found a failed provider practice where the facility did not provide care as agreed upon in the resident's negotiated service agreement, resulting in injury. Citations were written for this failure.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The assisted living facility must provide care and services as agreed upon in the negotiated service agreement to each resident unless a deviation is mutually agreed. The facility failed to provide care agreed upon in the resident's negotiated service agreement, resulting in injury from unsafe transfers.
Report Facts
Total residents: 67 Resident sample size: 3

Inspection Report — May 21, 2025

Enforcement
Date: May 21, 2025

Visit Reason
This document is a follow-up visit resulting in the imposition of a civil fine due to an uncorrected deficiency related to medication technician delegation at the assisted living facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure the nurse delegator had delegated two Medication Technicians prior to administering medications to two residents. This deficiency was uncorrected from a previous citation and resulted in a $400 civil fine.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2310 (2)(a)(c)(f) Intermittent nursing services. The licensee failed to ensure the nurse delegator had delegated two Medication Technicians prior to administering medications to two residents. This placed residents at risk of harm due to untrained and unsupervised care staff.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 400

Inspection Report — May 21, 2025

Follow-Up
Date: May 21, 2025

Visit Reason
The department completed an unannounced on-site follow-up inspection to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to nurse delegation and medication administration.

Findings
The facility was found not in compliance during the follow-up visit due to failure to ensure proper nurse delegation to Medication Technicians, placing residents at risk. The deficiencies were previously cited and remain uncorrected as of the follow-up date.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2310 (2) (a) (c) (f) Intermittent Nursing Services. The facility failed to ensure the nurse delegator had delegated two Medication Technicians prior to administering medications to two residents, placing them at risk due to untrained and unsupervised care staff.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 9 Sampled residents: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julie McDackAdministratorNamed in Plan/Attestation Statement for nurse delegation deficiency.
Debbie ZeiglerRN Nurse DelegatorResponsible for reviewing nurse delegation binders and ensuring paperwork is up to date as part of Plan of Correction.
Allison HerreraDRS, RN Nurse DelegatorNamed as future Nurse Delegator to be trained and implemented by 10/1/25.

Inspection Report — Feb 21, 2025

Life Safety
Date: Feb 21, 2025

Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 02/21/2025.

Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.

Inspection Report — May 6, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: May 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/06/2024 due to allegations that the facility was violating resident rights by not allowing visitors.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation referenced complaint number 127443 and found that the allegation that the facility was violating resident rights by not allowing visitors was substantiated. The facility failed provider practice and citations were written.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility violated resident rights by not allowing visitors to visit the resident because the resident representative requested no visitors. The facility did not give the resident the opportunity to decide if they wanted visitors. Citations were written for failed provider practice.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2660 Resident rights. The assisted living facility must comply with chapter 70.129 RCW and promote and protect residents' exercise of all rights. The facility violated resident rights by not allowing visitors to visit the resident because the resident representative requested no visitors.
Report Facts
Total residents: 62 Resident sample size: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jacob UblALF NCI CIInvestigator who conducted the complaint investigation and provided consultation

Inspection Report — Jul 25, 2023

Follow-Up
Date: Jul 25, 2023

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 the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected as documented.

Report Facts
Sampled residents: 11 Residents in facility: 71

Inspection Report — Feb 1, 2023

Life Safety
Date: Feb 1, 2023

Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 02/01/2023.

Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved at this inspection.

Inspection Report — Dec 14, 2022

Follow-Up
Date: Dec 14, 2022

Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication administration.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #52771) found that the facility failed to provide medications as prescribed for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. Medication errors involved missed doses of morphine and Spiriva inhaler due to staff misunderstanding medication schedules. Citations were written and enforcement action was possible. The facility was required to correct deficiencies and submit a plan of correction.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to medication administration were corrected.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The facility failed to provide prescribed medications for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for missed doses, placing residents at risk for health complications and discomfort. Specific missed doses of morphine and Spiriva inhaler were documented.
Report Facts
Total residents: 65 Resident sample size: 4 Closed records sample size: 1 Missed morphine doses: 3 Scheduled morphine doses: 57 Missed Spiriva inhaler doses: 3 Scheduled Spiriva inhaler doses: 8

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