Inspection Reports for
Ciel Senior Living of the Tri-Cities Memory Care
575 N Young St, Kennewick, WA, 99336
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Inspection Report — Oct 28, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Oct 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled inspection at the facility to assess fire safety compliance.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Sep 11, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Sep 11, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted 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.
Inspection Report — Jul 30, 2024
Life Safety
Date: Jul 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on July 30, 2024.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including combustible materials stored improperly, lack of documentation for required inspections and testing, and emergency egress issues. Some violations were corrected during the inspection, but the overall status was disapproved due to outstanding deficiencies.
Deficiencies (15)
IFC 315.2.3 (2021) - Combustible materials were stored in mechanical and electrical rooms, which is prohibited.
IFC 603.2 (2021) - An appliance was plugged into a multiplug adapter in the Executive Director's Office. Corrected during inspection.
IFC 603.5 (2021) - An unfused cube multiplug adapter was in use at the West wing nurse's station. Corrected during inspection.
IFC 606.3.3 (2021) - Facility must increase hood inspection and cleaning frequency from semi-annual to quarterly due to heavy grease buildup noted in recent report.
IFC 701.6 (2021) - Facility was unable to provide documentation of annual rated wall inspections within the past twelve months.
IFC 705.2.3 (2021) - Kitchen exit door held open by a door stop, inhibiting door closer operation.
IFC 706.1 (2018) - Facility lacked documentation of smoke/fire damper inspections within the past four years and was reminded of required testing documentation details.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Excessive grease and particulate observed on fire sprinkler heads in kitchen and West Wing Laundry.
IFC 906.6 (2021) - Access to fire extinguisher in East wing kitchenette was obstructed. Corrected during inspection.
IFC 907.4.2.6 (2021) - Access to fire alarm system manual pull station at main entrance was obstructed by a cart. Corrected during inspection.
IFC 912.7 (2021) - Facility unable to provide documentation of hydrostatic testing of fire department connection within past five years.
IFC 915.6 (2021) WAC - Facility unable to provide documentation of monthly carbon monoxide alarm testing for past twelve months.
IFC 5303.5.3 (2021) - Unsecured compressed gas cylinders found under Pepsi Cafe counter.
IFC 1010.1.9.7 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Emergency exits lacked signage and instructions for egress code compliance; staff are adding instructions to keypad and posting notices.
IFC 1031.10.2 (2021) - Facility unable to provide documentation of annual 90-minute power test of emergency exit signs and lighting in common areas within past twelve months.
Inspection Report — Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a fire and life safety complaint investigation at Ciel Senior Living of the Tri Cities Memory Care.
Complaint Details
Complaint #140455 triggered the fire and life safety complaint investigation. The complaint was substantiated as citations were issued for emergency egress door violations.
Findings
The inspection found that emergency egress doors in certain locations lacked required signage and instructions to enable safe exit. The facility was disapproved due to these violations.
Deficiencies (1)
IFC 1010.1.9.7 2018 WAC 51-54A - Emergency egress doors lacked signage during the inspection. Instructions for exiting were not posted within six feet of the door and at a level accessible to individuals with mobility impairments.
Inspection Report — Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding allegations that a named resident had inappropriate behaviors towards four other named residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #85579) involved allegations that a named resident exhibited inappropriate behaviors towards four other residents. The investigation confirmed failures in policy adherence and reporting, resulting in citations.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to follow its policies and procedures related to abuse and neglect reporting and investigation, resulting in citations. The deficiencies placed residents at risk of abuse and unmet safety needs. A plan of correction was submitted to address these issues.
Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2600 Policies and procedures. The assisted living facility failed to develop, implement, and train staff on policies and procedures to address suspected abandonment, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial exploitation of residents. This failure placed residents at risk of abuse and unmet safety needs.
WAC 388-78A-2630 Reporting abuse and neglect. The assisted living facility failed to immediately report suspected sexual or physical abuse to the Department's Complaint Resolution Unit and law enforcement for 3 of 4 residents, resulting in delayed investigations and placing residents at risk of further abuse.
Report Facts
Total residents: 51
Resident sample size: 5
Closed records sample size: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Ramirez | Assisted Living Facility Licensor | Named as the investigator who conducted the complaint investigation |
| Elaine Lopez | Licensor | Named as the staff who did the on-site verification during the follow-up inspection |
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