7 Reports
Inspection Report — Feb 25, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Feb 25, 2026
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled inspection at the facility.
Findings
No violations were observed during this inspection. The facility was approved with no deficiencies noted.
Inspection Report — Oct 1, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Oct 1, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the residential care facility.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility is approved with no outstanding violations at this time.
Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 7, 2025
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 08/07/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to background checks, water supply temperature, and tuberculosis testing were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-24701-1 - The facility failed to determine whether a prospective employee had the character, competence, and suitability to work with vulnerable adults due to incomplete background checks for one of five sampled staff.
WAC 388-78A-2950-6 - The facility failed to ensure hot water temperatures at sinks used by residents were between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, with measured temperatures outside this range at three sampled sinks.
WAC 388-78A-2480-1 - The facility failed to complete tuberculosis testing within three days of employment for two of three sampled staff, placing staff and residents at risk of exposure to communicable disease.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Total current residents: 63
Sampled staff: 5
Sampled staff for TB testing: 3
Inspection Report — May 16, 2025
Re-Inspection
Date: May 16, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at the facility to verify correction of previously cited fire safety violations.
Findings
The report lists several fire safety violations that have not yet been corrected, including issues with fire-resistance-rated construction inventory, fire door maintenance, and fire damper inspection reports. Some items were noted as completed or in progress, but the overall approval status remains Disapproved.
Deficiencies (3)
IFC 701.6 (2021) - The owner must maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect it annually. Records of inspections and repairs must be maintained and accessible. The annual inspection was conducted but follow-up documentation is pending.
IFC 705.2 (2021) - Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies must be inspected and maintained per NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. Multiple doors had excessive gaps and fire door accessories were removed. Repairs and inspections are scheduled but not yet completed.
IFC 706.1 (2018) - Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings must be inspected and maintained per NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. The facility failed to provide a 4-year fire damper inspection report and is awaiting inspection scheduling.
Inspection Report — May 7, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 7, 2025
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to make identified repairs as outlined by the fire marshal to be compliant with fire code.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by an allegation that the facility failed to make required fire code repairs. The investigation confirmed this allegation with citations written for multiple fire code violations found in inspections dated 01/10/2025 and 02/22/2025. The facility had not completed repairs by the time of the investigation.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to stay in compliance with the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau for two consecutive inspections, placing residents, visitors, and staff at risk. Multiple fire code violations were identified and citations were written.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The assisted living facility must have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal to be licensed. The facility failed to maintain compliance with fire protection requirements, including multiple fire door and smoke detector violations.
Report Facts
Total residents: 69
Fire inspection violations: 10
Fire inspection violations: 5
Inspection Report — Feb 20, 2025
Re-Inspection
Date: Feb 20, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at the facility to verify correction of previously cited fire safety violations.
Findings
The report lists several fire safety violations that remain uncorrected as of the inspection date, including missing annual inspections and documentation. Some violations from the prior inspection were corrected as noted in the attached earlier report.
Deficiencies (5)
IFC 701.6 2021 The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect it annually. Annual inspection of fire resistance-rated construction shall be conducted.
IFC 705.2 2021 Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained per NFPA 80. Multiple doors throughout building found with excessive gap and fire door accessories removed from doors such as wreaths.
IFC 706.1 2018 Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings shall be inspected and maintained per NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. Facility failed to provide 4 year fire damper inspection report.
IFC 907.8.3 2021 Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked within one year after installation of new device. Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked within one year after installation of new device.
IFC 603.9 Portable electric space heaters shall comply with listed and labeled requirements and prohibited areas. Portable electric space heaters shall not be operated within 3 feet of combustible materials.
Inspection Report — Nov 20, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 20, 2024
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This document is a follow-up inspection of Mallard Landing Senior Assisted Living Community to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to food sanitation and kitchen cleanliness.
Findings
The follow-up inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected, meeting Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2305 Food sanitation. The assisted living facility must manage food and maintain any on-site food service facilities in compliance with chapter 246-215 WAC. Previously cited deficiencies related to temperature control, equipment cleanliness, and labeling were corrected.
Report Facts
Total residents: 64
Resident sample size: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Rose | Department staff who did the on-site verification and investigation |
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