Inspection Reports for
Cascade Inn

The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including failure to maintain fire-resistance rated construction, incomplete fire door inspections and repairs, and other fire safety deficiencies. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved issues.

The inspection was complaint-driven, referencing multiple complaint numbers and involving unannounced on-site visits with a sample of 8 current and 4 former residents reviewed. The complaints included failure to report significant changes in resident condition and inadequate emergency lighting.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The facility was found not to meet requirements due to failure to ensure one of nine sampled residents had a signed Medicaid policy in the resident's records. The facility provided an immediate plan of correction and is required to begin correcting the deficiency promptly.

The inspection found that the corridors failed to be rated as required for fire resistance, leading to a disapproved status. The City of Vancouver is involved in the permit and construction process to address these issues.

The facility remains disapproved due to multiple unresolved fire safety violations including improper storage of dumpsters, combustible items near heaters, missing electrical covers, failure to maintain fire resistance rated construction, and blocked fire sprinklers. Several violations remain uncorrected as noted in the detailed citations.

The facility remains disapproved due to multiple unresolved fire safety violations including failure to provide required inspection reports, defective fire doors, damaged fire-resistance-rated construction, and non-functional exit signs. Numerous deficiencies remain uncorrected as documented in the report.

The complaint investigation (number 106944) involved allegations of sanitation failure and infection control related to a salmonella outbreak. The outbreak was not linked to facility kitchen practices. The investigation concluded with citations for failed provider practices.

The investigation found that the facility failed to prevent a salmonella outbreak. However, the outbreak was determined to be multistate and not caused by kitchen practices. The facility was advised to use pasteurized eggs for serving soft cooked eggs. Citations were written for failed provider practices.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The facility failed to remain in compliance with the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau for three consecutive inspections, resulting in a civil fine of $2,000. The cited deficiency remains uncorrected from a prior citation dated February 3, 2023.

The investigation covered multiple allegations: theft of personal property (found to be facility towels, no personal property taken), mental abuse (insufficient evidence), fraud/false billing related to medication management (consultation noted but no citation), self-neglect by resident (unable to substantiate), discomfort with medication supervision (resolved), missed pain medication doses (investigated and retrained staff), call bells not answered timely (audit showed timely response, no regulation for response time), unexpected death (insufficient evidence), facility doors unlocked allowing wandering (facility is assessed living, residents allowed to come and go), call lights not answered promptly and toilet paper limits (audit showed appropriate response, no limit on toilet paper), and power outage with no light/heat in resident rooms (backup generator provided light and heat in common areas). No failed practices were identified or cited.

The investigation found no substantiated failed provider practices or citations. Several allegations such as medication management issues, call light response times, and facility security were reviewed but insufficient evidence was found to support failed practices. The facility took corrective actions where applicable.