Inspection Reports for
Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community
926 Delaware St, Longview, WA 98632, United States, WA, 98632
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Inspection Report — Jul 14, 2026
Enforcement
Date: Jul 14, 2026
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at the assisted living facility due to allegations related to medication availability and care.
Complaint Details
This report is based on a complaint investigation completed on July 14, 2026, which substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to obtain prescribed medications for four residents, resulting in adverse health outcomes.
Findings
The investigation found that the licensee failed to obtain prescribed medications for four residents, resulting in health complications for three residents and contributing to one resident's seizure and hospitalization. This deficiency is recurring and resulted in a civil fine.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2240 Nonavailability of medications. The licensee failed to obtain prescribed medications for four residents, causing health complications and a seizure with hospitalization. This is a recurring deficiency.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 500
Residents affected: 4
Residents with health complications: 3
Days to return Plan of Correction: 10
Days to request Formal Hearing: 28
Inspection Report — Apr 29, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Apr 29, 2026
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the Delaware Plaza Retirement Inn to assess compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire safety deficiencies including failure to provide required inspection and testing documentation, inadequate clearance from ignition sources, improper storage near electrical equipment, and failure to conduct required fire drills and emergency lighting tests. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved violations.
Deficiencies (11)
Admin - (ITM) Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance - Any citation requiring inspection, testing, or maintenance must have testing completed, paper results delivered, and deficiencies corrected before clearance.
IFC 0305.1 (2021) - Clearance between ignition sources such as luminaries, heaters, flame-producing devices, and combustible materials must be maintained in an approved manner.
IFC 603.4 (2021) - Working space around electrical equipment must meet minimum dimensions and be free of storage within designated working space.
Owner's Responsibility - Facility failed to provide inventory and annual inspection of fire resistance rated construction and repairs.
IFC 705.2.6 (2018) - Horizontal and vertical sliding and rolling fire doors must be inspected and tested annually to confirm proper operation and full closure; records must be maintained. Facility failed to provide fire roll down door testing.
IFC 706.1 (2018) - Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings must be inspected and maintained; damaged products must be repaired or replaced. Facility failed to provide fire damper report from floor 3 damper 1 requiring correction.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems must be tested and maintained per Section 901. Facility failed to provide annual forward flow and quarterly fire sprinkler inspection for second quarter 2025; floor on oxygen room drywall on sprinkler head.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) - Automatic fire-extinguishing systems must be serviced at least every six months and after activation; inspection certificates must be forwarded. Facility failed to provide semi-annual hood suppression system inspection.
IFC 906.2 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers must be selected, installed, and maintained per NFPA 10; exceptions apply. Facility failed to conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspection on type K fire extinguisher in kitchen.
IFC 1032.10.1 (2021) - Emergency lighting equipment must be tested monthly for at least 30 seconds and visually inspected for trouble indicators or damage. Facility failed to provide 30 monthly emergency light inspections for Oct, Nov, Dec.
Fire Drills - At least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills must be held annually with quarterly drills on each shift in Group I and R2 and monthly in Group E. Facility failed to provide fire drills for night shift during fourth quarter 2025 and swing shift during second quarter 2025.
Report Facts
Monthly emergency light inspections missed: 3
Fire drills missed: 2
Fire damper inspection report missing: 1
Fire sprinkler inspections missed: 2
Inspection Report — Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 27, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations that the facility was not meeting the needs of a resident, was not coordinating nursing care properly, and had not assessed a resident's needs correctly.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #208110) included allegations of poor quality of care, inadequate nursing services, and improper resident assessment. The first two allegations were unsubstantiated, but the third was substantiated with a citation issued for failure to update a resident's service agreement. The investigation involved interviews with multiple staff and collateral contacts, observations, and record reviews.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiated failures in quality of care or nursing services, but identified a failed practice regarding resident assessment. A citation was written for failure to update a resident's negotiated service agreement in a timely manner, placing the resident at risk.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2130 Service agreement planning. The facility failed to update the resident's negotiated service agreement within a reasonable time when it no longer adequately addressed the resident's assessed needs, placing the resident at risk for health complications.
Report Facts
Total residents: 47
Resident sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Nov 14, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 14, 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 the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Inspection Report — Dec 15, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 15, 2023
Visit Reason
This document reports on a follow-up inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies at Delaware Plaza Retirement Inn, an Assisted Living Facility.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited licensing law violations were corrected. The facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (4)
WAC 388-78A-2320 Intermittent nursing services systems. The facility failed to ensure a registered nurse delegated, supervised, and evaluated nursing tasks weekly for the first four weeks for one staff administering insulin to a resident. This placed the resident at risk due to untrained and unsupervised care staff.
WAC 388-78A-2240 Nonavailability of medications. The facility failed to obtain prescribed medications in a correct and timely manner for two residents, placing them at risk of harm from adverse reactions due to missed medications.
WAC 388-78A-2090 Full assessment topics. The facility failed to complete safety assessments for smoking and medical devices for six residents, risking unmet care needs.
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The facility failed to develop and implement systems supporting safe medication service for two residents who were self-administering medications but receiving full or maximum assistance, placing them at risk of harm from inconsistent medication management.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 11
Residents with missing safety assessments: 6
Residents with medication nonavailability issues: 2
Residents with medication service system failures: 2
Inspection Report — May 9, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced on-site complaint investigation conducted due to allegations that a resident was not receiving adequate care and dignity at the Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations that a resident was not receiving care needs and dignity. The investigation included interviews, observations, and record reviews. The allegations were substantiated as failed provider practices were identified and citations were written.
Findings
The investigation found failed provider practices related to quality of care and resident dignity. Citations were written as the facility was not meeting the alleged victim's care needs and was not providing care with dignity.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2120 Monitoring residents' well-being. The facility failed to identify and meet the changing care needs for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for unmet care needs, placing the resident at risk for falls and injury.
Report Facts
Total residents: 56
Resident sample size: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff G | Director of Nursing Services | Assessed that Resident 1 required two staff to transfer safely and disagreed with Home Health Physical Therapist's assessment |
| Staff H | Executive Director | Reported on the negotiated service agreement for Resident 1's transfer requirements |
Inspection Report — Jan 5, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Jan 5, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on January 5, 2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected and the facility was approved at this inspection.
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