Inspection Reports for
GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way

WAC 388-112A-0060 (1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)(iii)(c)(1) What are the training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workers in assisted living facilities and assisted living facility administrators? The licensee failed to ensure two staff members completed all required training to perform their job duties and responsibilities, placing residents at risk.

WAC 388-78A-2290 (3)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(4)(a)(b)(c)(5) Family assistance with medications and treatments. The licensee failed to ensure two residents had a completed written plan for family assistance with medication management, placing residents at risk.

WAC 388-78A-2130 (1)(b)(c)(3)(a)(b)(4) Service agreement planning. The licensee failed to ensure one resident’s care plan included staff instructions to monitor medication side effects and guidance on psychiatric care needs, placing the resident at risk of unmet care needs and decreased quality of life.

IFC 315.3.2 (2021) - Combustible materials were found stored on the 1st floor stairwell outside of the kitchen, violating means of egress storage requirements.

IFC 606.3.3 (2021) - The facility needs to increase the cleaning schedule for hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances to quarterly clearings.

IFC 705.2 (2021) - On the 2nd floor, the housekeeping door is missing the seal between the door and door frame.

IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - On the 2nd floor, the south elevator door would not latch as required for door operation.

IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) - The first semi-annual servicing report for the extinguishing system, due before 10/17/2025, was not provided.

IFC 907.8 (2021) - The semi-annual report and documentation for sole power replaceable battery and smoke detection power requirements were not provided.

IFC 907.8 (2021) - The smoke detector sensitivity report was not provided as required.

IFC 915.1 (2021) WAC 51-54A - The facility must maintain detailed documentation of carbon monoxide detector locations and monthly inspection reports including testing dates, modifications, and repairs.

IFC 1203.4 (2021) - Annual service report and monthly 30-minute full load test documentation for emergency and standby power systems were not provided.

IFC 315.2.1 (2021) Storage shall be maintained 2 feet or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas or 18 inches below sprinkler heads. 3rd floor storage room next to room 303 had storage less than 18 inches from sprinkler head.

IFC 315.2.3 (2021) Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms, or fire command centers. Combustible material was stored in the electrical/fire alarm panel room on 1st floor.

IFC 603.2 (2021) Abatement of unsafe electrical hazards is required. Rooms 309 and 313 have electrical outlets with broken grounds. Facility-wide inspection should be conducted to abate electrical hazards.

IFC 603.5.2 (2021) Relocatable power taps and current taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. Executive Director's office has a power strip connected to another power strip.

IFC 603.6 (2021) Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled. Wellness Director's office has extension cords being used.

IFC 603.9 (2021) Portable electric space heaters shall be permitted only where allowed and plugged into approved outlets. Executive Director's office has a heater plugged into a power strip; portable heaters must be plugged into approved outlets.

IFC 701.6 (2021) Owner shall maintain inventory of fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect annually. Kitchen dry storage room has penetration in the back corner of the room.

IFC 706.1 (2018) Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings shall be inspected and maintained. Fire/smoke damper 4-year inspection required.

IFC 903.5 (2021) Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained. Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire department connection 5-year hydrostatic test.

IFC 907.8 (2021) Fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenance records shall be maintained. Fire alarm report from 4/1/2024 states deficiencies that shall be corrected and did not state whether roll down or sliding doors were inspected by the fire alarm company.

IFC 1003.6 (2021) Means of egress shall not be obstructed. 1st floor activity room had a basketball hoop game blocking exit door.

IFC 1032.10 (2021) Emergency lighting shall be maintained and tested. Exit sign in piano room did not work when tested.

IFC 1203.4 (2021) Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained. Facility failed to provide documentation showing weekly inspections of generator.

IFC 80 (Fire Door Inspection and Testing) Kitchen dry storage room door does not latch and is being propped open by a can of food.

WAC 388-78A-2140-1-a, WAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-i, WAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-ii, WAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-iii, WAC 388-78A-2620-2-a, WAC 388-78A-2620-2-b, WAC 388-78A-2260-1, WAC 388-78A-2260-2-d, WAC 388-78A-2610-1, WAC 388-78A-2610-2-d, WAC 388-78A-3000-1-a - Deficiencies related to licensing laws and regulations were corrected as verified during the follow-up inspection.