Inspection Reports for
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
4020 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105, United States, WA, 98105
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Inspection Report — Jul 2, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Jul 2, 2026
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 07/02/2026 to determine compliance status.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.
Inspection Report — Aug 20, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to resident elopement and facility policies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations that a resident eloped from the Memory Care Unit and was found injured outside the facility. The investigation found the facility lacked policies to prevent elopement and staff were unaware of residents at risk. Citations were written for these deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 08/20/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2600 Policies and procedures. The facility failed to develop a policy and procedure to ensure Memory Care Residents were not allowed to elope, resulting in one resident eloping from the locked memory care unit. This failure was corrected as verified on follow-up.
Report Facts
Total residents: 53
Resident sample size: 7
Deficiencies cited: 1
Inspection Report — Mar 3, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 3, 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 all previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2100 Ongoing assessments. The facility failed to develop and implement a system to ensure Resident 6 provided details about a recent surgical procedure related to outpatient kidney dialysis, preventing a safety plan for potential complications.
WAC 388-78A-2466 Background checks. The facility failed to ensure Staff B renewed their Washington state name and date of birth background inquiry every two years, placing residents at risk due to an expired background check.
WAC 388-78A-2462 Background checks. The facility failed to ensure Staff E completed a background check prior to working, placing residents at risk of exposure to staff with unknown criminal background.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Residents in facility: 38
Days Staff B worked without valid background check: 501
Residents at risk due to Staff E background check: 39
Inspection Report — Oct 17, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 17, 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.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2300 Food and nutrition services. The facility failed to ensure menus were posted or delivered to residents in 2 of 2 dining rooms, placing all 21 residents at risk for decreased quality of life.
WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 sampled staff was screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment, placing all 21 residents at risk for contracting TB.
WAC 388-78A-2700 Emergency and disaster preparedness. The facility failed to ensure an Adult Portable Bed Rail was securely fastened and covered for 1 sampled resident, placing that resident at risk for serious injury or death due to entrapment.
Report Facts
Residents at risk: 21
Sampled residents: 5
Sampled residents: 1
Inspection Report — Aug 14, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Aug 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at Empress Senior Living on 08/14/2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 16, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to implement a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) and fit testing for staff.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Intake ID 68846) found that the facility had four residents and one staff test positive for COVID-19. The facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program and fit testing for staff. The complaint was substantiated with citations written.
Findings
The facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program and did not conduct respirator mask fit testing for staff, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk for COVID-19 exposure. Citations were written for these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388 78A 2730 Licensee's responsibilities - The assisted living facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit testing for staff, placing 9 residents, staff, and visitors at risk for COVID-19 exposure.
Report Facts
Total residents: 9
Resident sample size: 9
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