Inspection Reports for
Cogir of Vancouver

10011 NE 118th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682, United States, WA, 98682

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16 Reports

2023–2026

Inspection Report — May 15, 2026

Life Safety
Date: May 15, 2026

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility on 05/15/2026.

Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility is currently approved.

Inspection Report — Apr 2, 2026

Enforcement
Date: Apr 2, 2026

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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at the assisted living facility Cogir Vancouver Orchards on April 2, 2026, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and resulted in a substantiated finding that staff failed to monitor a resident's well-being, leading to a serious pressure injury and subsequent civil fine.
Findings
The licensee failed to ensure staff observed residents consistent with their assessed needs and failed to identify changes in resident functioning for one resident. This failure led to an undiscovered unstageable pressure injury requiring emergent hospitalization and hospice referral, resulting in a civil fine.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2120 (1)(2)(b)(4) Monitoring residents' well-being. The licensee failed to ensure staff observed residents consistent with their assessed needs and failed to identify changes in resident functioning for one resident. This failure resulted in an undiscovered unstageable pressure injury requiring emergent hospitalization and hospice referral.
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Civil fine amount: 500

Inspection Report — Feb 13, 2026

Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 13, 2026

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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding allegations that the facility neglected to appropriately identify and seek treatment for a resident's wound.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of neglect related to failure to identify and treat a resident's wound. The investigation substantiated failed provider practices with citations written. Multiple staff interviews and record reviews confirmed inadequate skin assessments and monitoring, leading to serious harm to the resident.
Findings
The investigation found failed provider practices related to neglect in wound care and monitoring. The facility failed to complete required weekly skin checks and did not identify changes in resident functioning, resulting in delayed treatment of a serious wound requiring hospitalization and hospice referral.

Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The facility failed to complete or maintain documentation of weekly skin checks for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, resulting in delayed treatment of an unidentified wound requiring emergent medical care and placing the resident at risk for pain and deterioration of skin integrity.
WAC 388-78A-2120 Monitoring residents' well-being. The facility failed to ensure staff observed residents consistent with assessed needs and failed to identify changes in resident functioning for 1 of 3 sampled residents, resulting in an undiscovered unstageable pressure injury requiring hospitalization and hospice referral.
Report Facts
Total residents: 56 Resident sample size: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff BDirector of NursingNamed in findings related to limited skin assessments and failure to do full skin checks
Staff CCaregiverStated resident was too weak for full skin check and only limited checks were done
Staff DMedication TechnicianStated they did not know when last full skin check was done
Staff EResident Care CoordinatorStated staff did not fully check resident's skin due to pain and lack of system to identify high risk residents
Staff AExecutive DirectorStated facility failed to have processes to identify high risk residents and failed to do full skin assessment

Inspection Report — Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 2, 2025

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations regarding the facility kitchen cleanliness, staff safety, dietary services, financial exploitation, and unqualified kitchen staff.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #203640) included allegations about kitchen cleanliness, staff safety, dietary protein adequacy, financial exploitation, and unqualified kitchen staff. Only the kitchen cleanliness allegation was substantiated with a citation; all others were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found one failed provider practice related to the facility kitchen cleanliness, with a citation written. All other allegations were not substantiated and no other failed practices were identified.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2305 Food sanitation. The facility failed to ensure the kitchen was properly cleaned, placing residents at risk for food-borne illnesses due to accumulated grease, food debris, and lack of a cleaning schedule.
Report Facts
Total residents: 79 Resident sample size: 3

Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025

Re-Inspection
Date: Aug 7, 2025

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the residential care facility to verify correction of previous deficiencies.

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

Inspection Report — May 16, 2025

Follow-Up
Date: May 16, 2025

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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to mandated reporting requirements.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Compliance Determination #55878) was based on allegations that facility staff were not knowledgeable on mandated reporting requirements. The investigation found failed provider practice and citations were written.
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-2450-2-h-iv The facility failed to educate staff on how to follow through with mandatory reporting requirements to notify the Complaint Resolution Unit. This failure placed residents at risk of unreported abuse allegations.
Report Facts
Total residents: 68 Resident sample size: 3 Staff members not educated: 8

Inspection Report — May 16, 2025

Re-Inspection
Date: May 16, 2025

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at the facility to verify correction of previously cited fire safety violations.

Findings
The facility failed to correct multiple fire safety violations related to sprinkler system testing, commercial cooking system maintenance, fire-extinguishing system service, and fire alarm system inspection. The overall approval status is Disapproved.

Deficiencies (4)
IFC 903.5 (2021) Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. The facility failed to provide required inspection reports including forward flow testing of the backflow device and 10 year dry pendant fire sprinkler head testing or replacement and 20 year quick response testing.
IFC 904.13 (2021) Commercial cooking systems shall have automatic fire-extinguishing systems tested and labeled for the intended application. Instructions and records of compliance shall be maintained and available. The facility failed to provide required instructions to new employees and maintain records of compliance.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every six months and after activation, with inspection certificates forwarded to the fire code official. Kitchen semi-annual hood suppression system report identified required corrections due to changes in cooking appliances and nozzle coverage.
IFC 907.8 (2021) Fire alarm and detection systems shall be maintained and tested per Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.5 and NFPA 72, with records maintained. The facility failed to provide semi-annual fire alarm system inspection and testing.

Inspection Report — May 14, 2025

Follow-Up
Date: May 14, 2025

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The Department conducted a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication services and resident records.

Findings
The follow-up inspection on 05/14/2025 found no deficiencies; all previously cited issues were corrected.

Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The facility failed to develop and implement systems that support and promote safe medication services for residents, resulting in inconsistent medication documentation for 8 of 10 residents reviewed.
WAC 388-78A-2390 Resident records. The facility failed to maintain adequate resident records, including a current characteristic roster accurately documenting care needs for 4 of 10 sampled residents.
WAC 388-78A-2950 Water supply. The facility failed to ensure hot water temperature in resident rooms remained between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, but corrected this prior to department exit.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 10 Residents with medication documentation issues: 8 Residents with inadequate records: 4

Inspection Report — Mar 5, 2025

Follow-Up
Date: Mar 5, 2025

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Follow-up inspection to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to resident rights and reporting abuse and neglect.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation #153291 involved allegations that the facility violated resident rights and failed to report physical abuse of Resident 1 by Resident 2. The investigation substantiated these allegations and citations were written.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited violations related to resident rights and failure to report abuse were corrected.

Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2660 Resident rights. The facility failed to uphold resident rights for 1 of 3 residents by restricting Resident 1's ability to live with and visit Resident 2 according to their own wishes, instead following the Power of Attorney's restrictive directions.
WAC 388-78A-2630 Reporting abuse and neglect. The facility failed to report alleged physical abuse of Resident 1 by Resident 2 to the Complaint Resolution Unit in a timely manner, placing all residents at risk for unreported abuse.
Report Facts
Total residents: 70 Resident sample size: 3 Residents at risk: 68

Inspection Report — Feb 20, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 20, 2025

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by allegations that the facility was resistant to issuing a refund to a resident representative and that refunds were issued late.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included complaint numbers 159866, 161387, and 160080. The main allegation was that the facility was resistant to issuing a refund and issued refunds late. The investigation confirmed the facility failed to provide a refund within 30 days to one resident representative, while other refunds were timely. No other failed practices were substantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to provide a refund timely to a resident representative within 30 days of discharge. Other resident representatives reported receiving timely refunds. No other failed facility practices were substantiated.

Deficiencies (1)
RCW 70.129.150 Disclosure of fees and notice requirements -- Deposits. The facility failed to provide a refund timely to a resident representative within 30 days of the resident's discharge from the facility.
Report Facts
Total residents: 65 Resident sample size: 4 Days late for refund: 8

Inspection Report — Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 28, 2025

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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding allegations that facility staff were not knowledgeable about mandated reporting requirements.

Complaint Details
Complaint number 170113 alleged that facility staff were not knowledgeable on mandated reporting requirements. The investigation substantiated this allegation with citations written for failed provider practice.
Findings
The investigation found a failed provider practice where staff failed to report correct knowledge on mandated reporting requirements. Citations were written for this deficiency.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2450 Staff - The facility failed to educate staff on mandatory reporting requirements, resulting in 8 of 9 staff members lacking correct knowledge on reporting resident abuse allegations. This placed all residents at risk of unreported abuse.
Report Facts
Total residents: 68 Resident sample size: 3 Staff members lacking correct knowledge: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Debbie WooleryAdministratorNamed as responsible person for correction in Plan of Correction and signed attestation statements

Inspection Report — Apr 25, 2024

Life Safety
Date: Apr 25, 2024

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 04/25/2024.

Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected as of this inspection.

Inspection Report — Dec 26, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 26, 2023

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by a reported COVID outbreak and infection control concerns at the assisted living facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint number 105725 involved infection control related to a COVID outbreak. The allegation was substantiated with citations written for failure to follow CDC gowning protocols.
Findings
The facility failed to have its staff don and doff gowns according to Federal Centers for Disease Control recommendations during a coronavirus outbreak. Staff were reusing disposable gowns for the duration of their shifts instead of discarding them after each use. Citations were written for this failed provider practice.

Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2610 Infection control. The facility failed to have staff don and doff gowns according to Federal Centers for Disease Control recommendations during a coronavirus outbreak. Staff reused disposable gowns for the duration of their shifts instead of discarding them after each use.
Report Facts
Total residents: 63 Resident sample size: 3

Inspection Report — Sep 26, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 26, 2023

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations that the facility was not providing residents' medications as prescribed and was documenting incorrect medication delivery times.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation referenced complaint numbers 98386 and 96675. Allegations included failure to provide medications as prescribed and falsification of medication delivery times. Both allegations were substantiated with citations written.
Findings
The investigation found failed practices in medication administration and documentation. The facility did not provide medication as prescribed for one resident and documented incorrect medication delivery times. Citations were written for these deficiencies.

Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The facility failed to implement safe medication services for one resident by not providing medication as prescribed, placing the resident at risk for health complications.
WAC 388-78A-2600 Policies and procedures. The facility failed to ensure medication administration times were accurately documented, with several residents' medications documented several hours later than prescribed.
Report Facts
Total residents: 3 Resident sample size: 3

Inspection Report — Jun 22, 2023

Follow-Up
Date: Jun 22, 2023

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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, meeting Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.

Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2310 Intermittent nursing services. The facility failed to ensure documentation of nurse delegation training for 2 of 4 sampled staff, placing residents at risk due to untrained staff.
WAC 388-78A-2150 Signing negotiated service agreement. The facility failed to ensure the negotiated service agreement was signed annually by responsible parties for 4 of 6 sampled residents.
WAC 388-78A-2474 Training and home care aide certification requirements. The facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 sampled staff had updated first aid and CPR training, placing residents at risk from untrained staff.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 11 Sampled residents with unsigned negotiated service agreements: 4 Sampled staff without nurse delegation training documentation: 2 Sampled staff without updated first aid and CPR training: 2

Inspection Report — Mar 13, 2023

Life Safety
Date: Mar 13, 2023

Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 03/13/2023.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple fire safety deficiencies and failed to provide required inspection reports and documentation. The overall approval status was Disapproved, indicating unresolved violations.

Deficiencies (22)
IFC 315.1 2018 - Sprinkler riser room in kitchen is within 3 feet of a wall heater, violating general storage requirements.
IFC 604.4.2 2018 - A power strip was found plugged into another power strip in the Activities office.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - The facility failed to provide annual fire-resistance-rated construction inspection and reported drywall peeling in storage and dining rooms.
IFC 705.2 2018 - The facility failed to provide fire door annual inspection and had a fire alarm panel room with improper material covering a fire door.
IFC 705.2.3 2018 - No approved auxiliary device was found restricting fire door closure in care station 2 and a fire hatch was open in maintenance storage ceiling.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 - A fire door was blocked and unable to close; self-closer was removed in the health & wellness office.
IFC 706.1 2018 - The facility failed to provide a 4-year damper inspection report.
IFC 901.6 2018 - The facility failed to provide verification that all dry sprinkler heads on outside decks have been inspected in the last 10 years.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - The facility failed to provide reports for 5-year fire sprinkler inspection, annual fire sprinkler, and annual forward flow test.
IFC 904.12.5.2 2018 - The facility failed to provide reports for first and second semi-annual servicing of hood suppression system.
IFC 907.8 2018 - The facility failed to provide annual fire alarm inspection report.
IFC 912.7 2018 - The facility failed to provide 5-year fire department connection hydro testing report.
IFC 915.6 2018 - The facility failed to provide documentation of monthly carbon monoxide testing.
IFC 1010.1.9.8.1 2018 - Emergency egress door in memory care lacked required signage.
IFC 1031.10.1 2018 - The facility failed to provide exit and emergency lights battery testing and 30 second monthly activation test reports; exit sign marked 18 was not illuminated.
IFC 1031.10.2 2018 - The facility failed to provide annual 90 minute power test report for battery-powered emergency lighting.
IFC 1030.3 2015, 2018 - A means of egress was blocked by a chair in the memory care TV room.
IFC 1203.4 2018 - The facility failed to provide annual generator servicing and log of weekly inspection and monthly 30 minute full load test.
IFC 5303.5.3 2012, 2015 - CO2 tanks in kitchen were not properly secured.
NFPA 72 10.6.5.2 - Life safety panel lacked locking device on breakers for fire alarm system.
NFPA 72 10.6.5.4 - Circuit breaker lock was missing where required for disconnecting means.
IFC 1031.10.1 2018 - Facility failed to provide fire drill reports as required.

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