Inspection Reports for
Fountain Court Assisted Living
24200 224TH AVENUE SE, MAPLE VALLEY, WA, 98038
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Inspection Report — Jul 6, 2026
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 6, 2026
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. The facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (10)
WAC 388-78A-2090 Full assessment topics. The facility failed to document a full assessment for one sampled resident regarding safe use of a medical device within 14 days of admission. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-78A-2950 Water supply. The facility failed to ensure hot water temperature met required standards in one sampled resident apartment. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-78A-2468 Background checks. The facility failed to submit Washington state background inquiries for four sampled contracted staff within one business day of start date. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-78A-2100 Ongoing assessments. The facility failed to assess several sampled residents for medical device use and change of condition. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 246-215-02310 Hands and arms. The facility failed to ensure food employees cleaned hands and exposed arms as required. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 246-215-04700 Objective food-contact surfaces and utensils. The facility failed to sanitize food-contact surfaces and utensils properly. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-78A-2305 Food sanitation. The facility failed to follow proper sanitation procedures in the kitchen, placing residents at risk. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-112A-0400 Specialty training. The facility failed to ensure staff completed required specialty training and continuing education. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-78A-3040 Laundry. The facility failed to ensure exhaust fan in laundry room was functional, causing poor ventilation. The deficiency was corrected.
WAC 388-78A-3090 Maintenance and housekeeping. The facility failed to maintain carpet in good repair in resident hallways, posing a hazard. The deficiency was corrected.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Sampled contracted staff: 4
Residents at risk: 46
Hours per week: 32
Hot water temperature: 75
Hot water temperature: 112
Oxygen flow rates: 2
Inspection Report — Aug 19, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Aug 19, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted to determine compliance with applicable codes at Fountain Court Assisted Living.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code violations were observed throughout the facility, including blocked electrical panels, missing emergency lighting, unsecured compressed gas tanks, and fire extinguishers improperly located or obstructed. The facility was unable to provide documentation for required testing and maintenance of fire protection systems. The overall approval status is Disapproved.
Deficiencies (22)
IFC 315.2.1 2021 - Storage items were found within 18 inches of sprinkler heads in the second floor housekeeping room.
IFC 603.2.2 2021 - Open junction boxes and open wiring splices were observed with a broken outlet cover at the second floor nurses station.
IFC 604.2 2018 - The main electrical room with the transfer switch for the generator lacked emergency lighting.
IFC 603.5 2021 - Microwave plugged into extension cord in Room #209 and extension cord in use in Room #124 were observed.
IFC 603.5.2 2021 - Power strips in Room 209 were plugged into each other and not directly into an outlet.
IFC 701.6 2021 - Facility could not provide documentation of annual fire-resistance-rated construction inspection and maintenance.
IFC 703.1 2021 - Multiple penetrations were found in walls in the second floor activities area, nurses station, laundry room, and outside main sprinkler riser room.
IFC 705.2 2021 - Fire doors in library and second floor activities room did not latch properly or were blocked.
IFC 901.4.7 2021 - Sprinkler rooms had items blocking or piled next to riser valves and gauges.
IFC 901.6 2021 - Missing escutcheon ring in private dining room and multiple painted escutcheon rings throughout the facility were observed.
IFC 903.5 2021 - Facility could not provide documentation for required sprinkler system testing and maintenance including 5-year internal pipe testing and annual tests.
IFC 904.5 2021 - Grease caps on kitchen hood suppression system were not covering nozzles.
IFC 906.2 2021 - Resident room laundry fire extinguisher was blocked by a garbage can and kitchen Class K extinguisher signage was confusing.
IFC 906.9.1 2021 - Office supply room fire extinguisher was mounted above 60 inches, exceeding height requirements.
IFC 907.8 2021 - Facility could not provide documentation for monthly smoke detector testing and log.
IFC 915.6 2021 WAC - Facility could not provide documentation for carbon monoxide alarm testing and maintenance.
IFC 1008.3.3 2021 - Electrical room automatic transfer switch lacked emergency lighting.
IFC 1013.5 2021 - Exit signs in stairwells were not illuminated, affecting egress visibility.
IFC 1032.10.1 2021 - Facility could not provide documentation for monthly emergency lighting activation test.
IFC 1031.10.2 2021 - Facility could not provide documentation for annual 90-minute emergency lighting power test.
IFC 5303.5.3 2021 - Unsecured oxygen tanks were found in room #126.
WAC 212-12-044 - Facility could not provide documentation for required quarterly and monthly fire drills.
Report Facts
Fire drills required: 12
Inspection Report — Feb 10, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of Fountain Court Assisted Living 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 (14)
WAC 388-78A-2290 Family assistance with medications and treatments. The facility failed to ensure a family medication assistance agreement was obtained and documented for 1 resident, placing the resident at risk for missed medications and complications.
WAC 388-78A-2474 Training and home care aide certification requirements. The facility failed to ensure 4 staff completed required training including continuing education and CPR/first aid, placing residents at risk of unmet care needs.
WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The facility failed to ensure 4 staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of hire, placing residents at risk of exposure to infectious disease.
WAC 388-78A-2620 Pets. The facility failed to maintain current veterinarian records for 4 pets residing in the facility, placing residents at risk of illness from unvaccinated or unhealthy pets.
RCW 70.129.080 Mail and telephone -- Privacy in communications. The facility failed to provide reasonable access to telephones where calls could be made without being overheard for all residents, violating their right to privacy.
WAC 388-78A-2690 Electronic monitoring equipment Resident requested use. The facility failed to document an initial agreement, duration, and quarterly reevaluations for electronic monitoring for 1 resident, risking violation of resident rights.
WAC 388-78A-2700 Emergency and disaster preparedness. The facility failed to maintain a current emergency disaster manual with required information and procedures, and failed to store adequate emergency water, placing residents at risk during emergencies.
WAC 388-78A-2140 Negotiated service agreement contents. The facility failed to update negotiated service agreements for 3 residents to include all assessed needs and care instructions, risking unmet care needs and worsening conditions.
WAC 388-78A-2170 Required assisted living facility services. The facility failed to provide nutritious snacks to all residents as required, risking decreased quality of life.
WAC 246-215-03525 Temperature and time control Time/temperature control for safety food, hot and cold holding. The facility failed to maintain cold holding food temperatures below 41°F and failed to ensure 9 staff had valid food worker cards, risking foodborne illness.
WAC 388-78A-2730 Licensee's responsibilities. The facility failed to post the current Assisted Living Facility license, instead posting an expired license, risking resident unawareness of licensure status.
WAC 388-78A-3010 Resident units. The facility failed to provide lockable storage for 3 residents, violating their right to secure personal belongings.
WAC 388-78A-2090 Full assessment topics. The facility failed to assess and document safe use of a bed rail for 1 resident, risking injury from improper use.
WAC 388-78A-2650 Reporting fires and incidents. The facility failed to report to the Department the relocation of 2 residents due to flooding damage, risking diminished quality of life and regulatory noncompliance.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Sampled residents: 34
Staff without valid food worker card: 9
Staff without required tuberculosis screening: 4
Staff without required training: 4
Pets without current veterinarian records: 4
Residents without lockable storage: 3
Residents relocated due to flooding: 2
Cold holding food temperature: 42
Inspection Report — Dec 12, 2024
Enforcement
Date: Dec 12, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to impose civil fines based on uncorrected violations previously cited at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The report details multiple uncorrected violations related to medication assistance agreements, staff training, tuberculosis screening, pet records, and resident privacy, resulting in civil fines totaling $1,600. All cited deficiencies remain uncorrected from prior citations.
Deficiencies (5)
WAC 388-78A-2290 (3)(b)(c)(d)(4)(a)(b)(c)(d) Family assistance with medications and treatments. The licensee failed to ensure a family medication assistance agreement was obtained and documented for one resident, placing the resident at risk for missed medications and complications.
WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(c)(d)(e)(4) Training and home care aide certification requirements. The licensee failed to ensure two staff completed all required training, placing residents at risk of unmet care needs.
WAC 388-78A-2480 (1) Tuberculosis—Testing—Required. The licensee failed to ensure four staff were screened for Tuberculosis as required, placing residents at risk of exposure to an infectious disease.
WAC 388-78A-2620 (2)(a)(b) Pets. The licensee failed to maintain current veterinarian pet records for four pets residing in the facility, placing residents at risk of illness from unvaccinated or unhealthy pets.
RCW 70.129.080 (3) Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications. WAC 388-78A-2660 (1) Resident rights. The licensee failed to provide reasonable access to a telephone for residents to make calls without being overheard, violating resident privacy rights.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 1600
Number of staff not trained: 2
Number of staff not screened for TB: 4
Number of pets without current records: 4
Number of residents affected by missing family medication agreement: 1
Inspection Report — Jun 24, 2024
Life Safety
Date: Jun 24, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code violations were observed, including improper use of power strips, missing inspection records, malfunctioning fire doors, and missing documentation for fire/smoke damper testing. The facility was disapproved due to these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (10)
IFC 603.5.2 (2021) - Relocatable power taps and current taps must be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. The front reception desk has a power strip plugged into another power strip.
IFC 701.6 (2021) - The owner must maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect annually. The facility was unable to provide record of their annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs.
IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - Swinging fire doors must close from the full-open position and latch automatically. Doors #46/47 Wellness Center and Laundry door #4 did not close or latch properly when tested.
IFC 706.1 (2018) - Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings must be inspected and maintained per NFPA standards. The facility was unable to provide documentation for their last fire/smoke damper testing.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems must be tested and maintained according to Section 901. The facility is missing their 3rd quarter sprinkler report.
IFC 906.2 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers must be selected, installed, and maintained per NFPA 10. The facility currently has 2 class K extinguishers in the kitchen and replaced an unknown fire extinguisher with a 2nd Class K.
IFC 915.6 (2021 WAC) - Carbon monoxide alarms must be maintained and replaced as needed. The facility was unable to provide documentation showing testing of their CO detectors in the past 12 months.
IFC 1013.6.3 (2021) - Exit signs must be illuminated at all times for at least 90 minutes during power loss. The exit sign by the PPE storage did not illuminate when the battery was tested.
IFC 1203.1.3 (2021) - Emergency power and standby power systems must be installed per code. The generator remote emergency manual stop button was not installed per NFPA 110 requirements.
IFC 5.2.1.1.1* (Sprinklers Inspection) - Sprinklers must show no signs of leakage and be installed correctly. Loaded sprinkler heads were found in resident room 109 bathroom, dining room between double doors, kitchen walk-in freezer missing an escutcheon ring, and resident room 121 has a painted sprinkler head in the closet.
Inspection Report — Aug 1, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Aug 1, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire and life safety inspection at the facility to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The current inspection found no outstanding violations and the facility was approved.
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