Inspection Reports for
Brookdale Yakima

The complaint investigation was completed with no deficiencies found.

The inspection and complaint investigation found no deficiencies.

The original complaint investigation identified failed provider practices including unkept residents, unclean apartments, and missed medication doses. The medication administration failure was substantiated with citations written. The follow-up confirmed correction.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The IDR process reviewed all materials and statements from the facility and regional staff and decided not to change the prior Statement of Deficiencies report. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within 10 days.

The complaint investigation (Complaint Number 206444) addressed three allegations: weight decline of a named resident, failure to appropriately assess and monitor the resident, and dirty carpets. The weight decline and monitoring were found to be appropriately managed with no failed practice. The carpets were clean and residents were satisfied with housekeeping. The facility failed to complete a pre-admission assessment for the resident, resulting in a citation.

The investigation found that the named resident had been transferred to a higher level of care and no failed practice was identified regarding weight decline monitoring. However, the facility failed to complete a required pre-admission assessment for the resident, resulting in a citation. Carpets were found clean and no housekeeping issues were identified.

The facility had two fire protection system violations related to the fire alarm system being out of service and lack of documentation for annual fire alarm system inspection and maintenance. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection.

Complaint number 201753 triggered the investigation. The allegation was that the facility failed their first Fire Marshal re-inspection. The investigation confirmed the allegation with citations written.

The facility failed their first Fire Marshal re-inspection due to noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2040(2) regarding building approval by the Washington state fire marshal. The deficiencies were not corrected at the time of inspection, but a follow-up inspection on 12/30/2025 found no deficiencies.

Multiple fire and safety code violations were identified, including unsecured electrical panels, open electrical junction boxes, missing overcurrent protection on power taps, penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction, and missing signage. Some violations were corrected on site, but others remain uncorrected, resulting in a disapproved status.

Complaint number 196593 alleged the facility's fire alarm sensor failed and a fire watch was implemented. The investigation confirmed the allegation and found the facility failed to report the fire watch initiation promptly, resulting in a citation.

The facility failed to immediately report to the Department that a fire watch was initiated several months ago due to a malfunctioning fire alarm system. This failure resulted in a citation for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2650. The fire alarm system was in trouble status and silenced onsite since June 13, 2025, and the facility did not notify the appropriate authorities as required.

The complaint investigation addressed allegations that the facility abruptly discharged a resident without written notice and charged a resident for 1:1 care. The investigation substantiated the failure to provide written discharge notice but found no failed practice regarding 1:1 care charges.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies; all previously cited violations were corrected. The facility now meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.

The complaint investigation referenced complaint numbers 158921 and 157862 regarding improper cleaning of the ice machine. The allegation was substantiated and a citation was written.

The investigation found that while the ice machine was not observed to be unsanitary, the facility failed to follow their policies and procedures to routinely clean, document, and maintain sanitization of the ice machine. A citation was written for this deficiency.

This enforcement action was based on a complaint investigation conducted on October 31, 2024, which found the medication system failure affecting two residents, including one hospitalization. The deficiency was recurring from a prior citation on February 15, 2024.

The facility failed to develop and implement a safe medication system for residents requiring assistance, resulting in one resident's hospitalization and placing two residents at risk. This deficiency was recurring from a previous citation.

The investigation involved multiple complaints (numbers 150344, 151046, 151386, 152227) regarding medication errors including missed insulin doses leading to hospitalization, failure to update medication administration records, and administration of discontinued medications. The allegations were substantiated with citations issued for recurring deficiencies.

The facility was found non-compliant due to failures in medication administration systems, resulting in a resident hospitalization for missed insulin doses, continued administration of discontinued medications, and failure to obtain prescribed medications timely. Multiple deficiencies were cited, all recurring from previous citations.

The complaint investigation included two allegations: that food was served cold and that a named resident had lost weight. The food temperature documentation deficiency was substantiated, while the weight loss allegation was unsubstantiated as the resident's weight was stable and recently increased.

The investigation found that the facility failed to document food temperatures at mealtimes as required by policy, although food was observed to be warm and residents reported satisfaction. The named resident's weight was stable and recently increased, with no failed practice identified regarding weight loss.

The inspection found multiple fire safety violations, all of which were corrected on site or documented as corrected. The facility was approved with no outstanding deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The complaint investigation involved a named resident with an unstageable pressure sore. The facility failed to investigate the cause of the pressure injury, resulting in a citation. The follow-up inspection found the deficiencies corrected.

The follow-up inspection on 12/06/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to failure to investigate a resident's unstageable pressure sore were corrected.

The complaint investigation involved multiple allegations including unauthorized insulin administration, failure to notify health care providers of condition changes, delayed call light responses, and improper medication administration. The investigation substantiated failures related to unauthorized medication administration and failure to notify providers, but did not substantiate issues with call light response or missed medications.

The investigation found multiple failed provider practices including staff administering insulin and medications without delegation, failure to notify health care providers of significant changes in residents' conditions, and improper nurse delegation processes. Some allegations such as call light response times and missed medication doses were not substantiated. Citations were written for the identified deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies; all previously cited licensing law and regulation deficiencies were corrected.

The complaint investigation involved three allegations: a non-working garbage disposal with a foul smell, kitchen staff training deficiencies, and dishwasher issues. The garbage disposal was confirmed out of order and foul smell was being investigated. Kitchen staff had food handler cards but lacked knowledge of sanitation processes. The dishwasher was fixed and not leaking, but sanitation documentation was incomplete. The complaint was substantiated with citations issued for sanitation failures.

The investigation found that the garbage disposal was out of order and the facility was working with vendors to address the foul smell. Kitchen staff had food handler cards but were unaware of required food sanitation processes. The dishwasher was not leaking and dishes appeared clean, but sanitation logs and temperature documentation were incomplete or missing. A failed practice was cited under WAC 388-78A-2305.

All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.

The complaint investigation (Compliance Determination #16127) found that the facility failed to issue a discharge notice and refund a resident's deposit within 30 days after discharge. The resident was transferred to a skilled nursing facility and was told they could not return. The resident's representative did not receive a refund of $4,197.54 within the required timeframe, causing financial hardship. The facility did not provide a written discharge notice, and the resident and representatives disputed the circumstances of discharge. The complaint was substantiated with citations written.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The complaint alleged that a Named Staff Member verbally abused six to nine Named Residents. The investigation included interviews, observations, and record reviews. It found that the facility suspended the staff member but did not conduct a thorough investigation or report the abuse immediately. Multiple residents reported verbal abuse and intimidation. The facility failed to protect residents and report abuse as required.

The investigation found that the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation to protect residents from verbal and mental abuse and failed to report mental abuse immediately. Deficiencies were identified and citations were written. The facility was found not in compliance with licensing laws and regulations.

The visit was complaint-related and investigated allegations of resident abuse. The complaint was substantiated as violations were found and a civil fine was imposed.

The licensee failed to ensure six residents were free from abuse, resulting in actual harm with residents reporting feelings of being bullied, intimidated, and fearful of retaliation. A civil fine of $500 was imposed based on this violation.

After review, the decision was made not to change the Statement of Deficiencies. The facility is advised to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within five calendar days.

The inspection identified multiple fire and life safety code violations including storage clearance issues, missing electrical outlet covers, blocked electrical panels, improper use of power strips, lack of documentation for fire alarm and emergency generator maintenance, inhibited fire door operations, unsecured compressed gas containers, and obstructed emergency exits. Many violations were corrected on site, but the overall status remains Disapproved due to outstanding issues.

The document does not contain inspection findings but serves to notify the facility of the IDR meeting date and participants regarding the disputed citation WAC 388-78A-2660.

The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including combustible storage in prohibited areas, missing electrical outlet cover plates, blocked access to electrical panels, inhibited self-closing fire doors, obstructed emergency exits, expired fire extinguisher inspections, lack of documentation for fire alarm and emergency generator maintenance, disabled carbon monoxide alarm, unsecured compressed gas cylinders, and incomplete elevator emergency operation testing.

The document does not contain inspection findings but schedules a virtual meeting to review disputed citations.