Inspection Reports for
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
5433 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, United States, WA, 98107
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Inspection Report — Nov 4, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Nov 4, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the Ballard Landmark residential care facility.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire safety deficiencies including electrical hazards, extension cord misuse, fire sprinkler documentation issues, fire alarm problems, and emergency lighting failures. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved violations.
Deficiencies (10)
IFC 603.2 2021 - Electrical wires exposed located in garage ceiling by elevator constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard.
IFC 603.6 2021 - Extension cords were improperly used in the ground floor nursing office and Assistant Executive Director's office, plugged into power strips.
IFC 606.4 2021 - Gas-fired kitchen appliances need to be tethered per manufacturer's instructions.
IFC 701.6 2021 - Wall penetrations at multiple locations including AC units and electrical rooms lack proper fire-resistance-rated construction.
IFC 903.5 2021 - Fire sprinkler system documentation is incomplete; annual forward flow test and 5-year hydrostatic test reports are missing, and one control valve malfunctioned.
IFC 907.8 2021 - Fire alarm report indicates several units have bad audible devices requiring correction.
IFC 907.8.3 2021 - Fire alarm sensitivity test report needs to be provided.
IFC 1032.10 2021 - Emergency exit in GW Gym room entrance did not work when tested.
IFC 1031.10.2 2021 - Report showing annual 1.5 hour power test for exit signs and emergency lights is needed.
NFPA 80 - Kitchen dry storage room door handle is broken and the door does not latch properly.
Inspection Report — Apr 23, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Apr 23, 2025
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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 on 04/23/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2090 - The facility failed to ensure a full assessment included use of a mobility device and safety risks for Resident 2 who used a bed side rail. This placed Resident 2 at risk of bodily harm and injuries.
WAC 388-78A-2620 - The facility failed to ensure a system was in place for 3 sample pets to be regularly seen by a veterinarian and certified free of diseases transmissible to humans, placing 48 residents at risk.
WAC 388-78A-2484 - The facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired sampled staff completed a two-step tuberculosis testing process, placing 48 residents at risk for contact with a staff person with unknown TB status.
Report Facts
Residents at risk: 48
Sample size: 7
Sample pets: 3
Newly hired sampled staff: 3
Inspection Report — Feb 5, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Feb 5, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 02/05/2025.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved during this inspection.
Inspection Report — Dec 7, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 7, 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 on 12/07/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. All previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Inspection Report — Nov 28, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Nov 28, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the Ballard Landmark Inn facility on 11/28/2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Mar 30, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 30, 2023
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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding a medication error involving a named resident who was hospitalized following a fall and medication issues.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of a medication error that resulted in a resident's hospitalization and failure to notify the resident's family. The investigation substantiated the medication error and cited the facility for failed provider practice.
Findings
The investigation found that the Assisted Living Facility did not have a safe medication delivery system, resulting in a medication error that caused harm to a resident. The facility failed to notify the resident's family of the medication error but appropriately contacted them for a change of condition. Citations were written for failed provider practices.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The Assisted Living Facility failed to have a safe medication delivery system for 38 residents receiving medication assistance, causing a medication error for one resident and placing all at risk.
Report Facts
Total residents: 45
Resident sample size: 4
Closed records sample size: 1
Residents at risk: 38
Inspection Report — Mar 13, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Mar 13, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 03/13/2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 4, 2022
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The Department completed a complaint investigation triggered by a resident testing positive for Covid during weekly surveillance testing.
Complaint Details
Complaint number 55162 involved a resident testing positive for Covid during weekly surveillance testing. The investigation found the facility failed to update all fit tests for direct care staff and maintain complete records, resulting in citations.
Findings
The facility had infection control, Covid-19 testing and reporting systems in place as required, but failed to update all fit tests for direct care staff and maintain complete records. A failed provider practice was identified and citations were written.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2730 Licensee's responsibilities. The facility failed to ensure care staff met the mask fit testing requirements of their Respiratory Protection Program, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of infection from a communicable disease.
Report Facts
Total residents: 46
Resident sample size: 46
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