Inspection Reports for
Hearthstone Senior Living
802 East Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg, WA, 98926
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Inspection Report — Feb 10, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Feb 10, 2026
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 02/10/2026.
Findings
Several fire safety violations were identified during the inspection, including discarded burning objects, improper extension cords, and lack of emergency battery backup lighting. All violations were corrected on site.
Deficiencies (4)
IFC 310.7 (2021) - Lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars, or other burning objects shall not be discarded in a manner that could cause ignition of combustible material. Approximately 6 discarded used cigarettes were found in the garbage can outside exit door #12.
IFC 603.6 (2021) - Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and must be listed and labeled. Multiple extension cords without over current protection were found in several rooms including Med Room (green), Room 107, Room 146, Theater Room, Theater Room Closet, and Room 126 (behind chair).
IFC 701.6 (2021) - Owners must maintain an inventory of required fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect concealed spaces. Two penetrations were found in the wall near Storage Room exit door #3 under the stairwell going to the HVAC equipment mechanical closet.
IFC 1203.1.3 (2021) - Emergency power systems must be installed per NFPA 70, 110, and 111. No emergency battery backup lighting was installed for the generator ATS systems in the MDP3 and MDP1 areas as required by NFPA 110, Section 7.3.1.
Report Facts
Discarded cigarettes: 6
Inspection Report — Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 24, 2025
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a full inspection and a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection addressed deficiencies occurring in Compliance Determination 68568 with intake numbers 201027, 201064, and 201411. No deficiencies were found during the complaint investigation.
Findings
The inspection and complaint investigation found no deficiencies at the facility.
Inspection Report — Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 9, 2025
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The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding the fire watch and sprinkler system outage at Hearthstone Senior Living.
Complaint Details
Complaint #196981 alleged a fire watch issue due to a planned fire sprinkler system outage. The inspection confirmed the outage and repairs, with fire watches conducted as required. No violations or damages were found.
Findings
The fire suppression system was inspected and found to have leaks in three areas, causing failure of the 3-year dry trip testing. Repairs were completed on October 2 and October 8, 2025, with fire watches conducted during these times. Documentation and planned maintenance were reviewed on site. No fire department response, evacuations, injuries, or damages occurred. The facility was approved.
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Inspection duration: 15
Inspection hours: 7.5
Inspection hours: 3.5
Inspection Report — Jan 13, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Jan 13, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at Hearthstone Senior Living to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.
Findings
All cited fire safety deficiencies were corrected on site or prior to the report, resulting in an approved status. The inspection covered fire safety contents, electrical hazards, owner's responsibilities, inspection and maintenance of fire-resistance assemblies, door operations, and fire extinguisher requirements.
Deficiencies (11)
IFC 404.2 (2021) - Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plan contents were required to be in accordance with Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.3.2. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 603.2 (2021) - Abatement of unsafe electrical hazards and conditions constituting electrical shock or fire hazards was required. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 701.6 (2021) - The owner was required to maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction and ensure annual visual inspections and repairs. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 705.2 (2021) - Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies and smoke barriers were required to be inspected and maintained per NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 705.2.3 (2021) - Hold-open devices and automatic door closers were required to be maintained and operable. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - Swinging fire doors were required to close from the full-open position and latch automatically. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems were required to be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. This deficiency was corrected; forward flow documentation must be forwarded for review.
IFC 906.1 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers were required to be installed in specified locations and maintained. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 907.8 (2021) - Fire alarm and detection systems were required to have maintenance and testing schedules and records maintained. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 915.1.1 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Carbon monoxide detection was required in specified occupancies and classrooms. This deficiency was corrected.
IFC 1032.10.1 (2021) - Emergency lighting equipment was required to be tested monthly for at least 30 seconds with visual inspection for damage or impairment. This deficiency was corrected.
Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 29, 2024
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The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility based on allegations that residents were not being toileted and changed by staff, and that facility staff were not dressing and putting compression socks on a named resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included three complaint numbers (151138, 150412, 149841) alleging residents were not toileted and changed and that compression stocking assistance was not provided. The toileting allegation was not substantiated, but the compression stocking assistance deficiency was substantiated and cited.
Findings
Observations and record reviews showed that residents were toileted and groomed appropriately, but the facility failed to provide compression stocking assistance for a named resident as required by their negotiated service agreement. The facility added this task to their treatment administration records. A citation was written for this deficiency.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The facility failed to provide compression stocking assistance for a named resident as indicated in their negotiated service agreement.
Report Facts
Total residents: 49
Resident sample size: 5
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