Inspection Reports for
Meridian at Stone Creek

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The facility was cited for uncorrected deficiencies related to unsafe hot water temperatures and unsafe maintenance and housekeeping conditions. These violations placed residents at risk and resulted in civil fines totaling $700.00.

Complaint number 198832 alleged staff were inappropriate with residents and a named staff member dispensed medication without checking dose or medication. The investigation substantiated the failure to complete the required fingerprint background check and issued a citation. The medication pass issue was addressed by re-education and counseling of the named staff.

The investigation found that the assisted living facility failed to ensure completion of the required national fingerprint background check for a named staff member, resulting in a citation. The facility re-educated and counseled the named staff on appropriate medication pass techniques.

The complaint investigation (Complaint #181427) was related to concerns about signing multiple contracts and questions about ownership of the Assisted Living Facility. The investigation found failed provider practice and a citation was written for failing to notify the Department of a change of ownership.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies under WAC 388-78A-2770-3 were corrected.

The original complaint investigation involved allegations that a named resident was sent to the hospital for open wounds and was not allowed to return to the facility. The investigation found that the facility failed to coordinate services for the resident who required wound care, resulting in citations. The follow-up inspection confirmed correction of these deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection on 08/12/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the previously cited deficiency regarding coordination of health care services was corrected.

The follow-up inspection on 08/05/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected. The facility is now in compliance with applicable regulations.

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

The facility failed to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal codes for Long Term Care facilities, placing 76 residents, visitors, and staff at risk. This deficiency was recurring and previously uncorrected, resulting in an $800 civil fine.

The facility was found to have multiple fire and life safety code violations including failure to provide required documentation for fire protection systems, missing labels on damper access panels, and deficiencies in maintenance and inspection of fire safety equipment. Some violations were corrected on site, but many remained uncorrected at the time of inspection.

Complaint #178945 alleged smoking/fire safety issues. The fire was confirmed to have occurred but no violations were found. The complaint was investigated and no citations were issued.

The investigation found that a fire occurred outside the building in the smoking area but no injuries or evacuations happened. The facility replaced the ashtray with a metal canister and provided staff training. No IFC violations were observed and the facility was approved.

The complaint investigation dated 08/14/2024 through 08/29/2024 involved allegations that a resident on hospice did not receive routine showers and that a resident was neglected towards the end of their stay. The investigation substantiated the failure to update the negotiated service agreement for one resident following a change in condition, resulting in a citation.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the previously cited deficiencies regarding updating residents' negotiated service agreements were corrected.

The facility was cited for an uncorrected violation of WAC 388-78A-2040 (1) Other requirements, which placed 76 residents at risk in the event of an emergency. The citation was previously cited on December 9, 2024, and remains uncorrected, resulting in a $600 civil fine.

The re-inspection found multiple outstanding violations related to fire-resistance-rated construction, fire door inspections, sprinkler system documentation, extinguishing system service, and emergency power maintenance. None of the cited violations had been corrected, resulting in a Disapproved status.

The complaint investigation (Intake ID 133789) found the facility was not following COVID protocols, including lack of respirators and fit testing during an outbreak. The complaint was substantiated with citations issued.

The follow-up inspection on 11/05/2024 found no deficiencies, indicating that previously cited infection control deficiencies were corrected. The prior complaint investigation and deficiency findings related to respirator fit testing and supply shortages were documented in earlier reports.

The complaint investigation involved multiple allegations including a resident being wet with urine for an extended time and resident-to-resident incidents. The facility failed to document investigations properly and failed to follow alert charting policies. Citations were issued for these failures.

The facility failed to document investigative findings and actions related to abuse and neglect allegations, failed to follow policies for alert charting for residents, and failed to maintain laundry machines with proper hot water and sanitizer. Citations were written for these deficiencies.

The re-inspection found multiple fire and life safety violations remain uncorrected, including missing lock devices on fire alarm circuit breakers, lack of documentation for fire-resistant construction inspections, fire door inspections, sprinkler system maintenance, and emergency system servicing. The facility was disapproved due to these outstanding deficiencies.

Complaint #143353 concerned a kitchen fire. The complaint was investigated and found unsubstantiated as no violations were observed and no fire department response was needed.

The investigation found that a small fire inside the oven was quickly extinguished without activation of fire suppression or sprinkler systems. No fire department response was required, no evacuations or injuries occurred, and no violations or IFC code violations were detected.

The facility was fined $400 for failing to ensure two staff members were qualified to medically evaluate staff prior to respirator fit-testing, placing residents at risk during a communicable disease outbreak. This deficiency was uncorrected and previously cited on June 26, 2024.

The inspection investigated multiple complaints including housekeeping and maintenance services not being provided, financial exploitation, care and services not provided, food safety, and resident care concerns. Several citations were written for failures in care planning, staff training, background checks, food sanitation, and resident monitoring.

The inspection found multiple deficiencies including failure to screen staff for tuberculosis and CPR training timely, incomplete background checks, lack of specialized training for mental illness, dementia, and mental health, failure to complete facility orientation and continuing education for staff, food sanitation violations including pest control and cleanliness issues, unsigned negotiated service agreements for residents, failure to develop initial resident service plans timely, and failure to monitor and respond to residents' changing needs. Several citations were written and some deficiencies were recurring.

The complaint investigation involved allegations of lack of staff, insufficient supplies, unsanitary conditions, unmanaged laundry, disrespectful staff, sewage backup, and lack of hot water. Several allegations were substantiated with citations written for maintenance and housekeeping failures and nursing delegation deficiencies. Some allegations were unsubstantiated or previously investigated.

The investigation found multiple citations related to maintenance and housekeeping deficiencies, including lack of toilet paper and paper towels, unsanitary conditions, and unclean laundry areas. Some allegations were not substantiated, and criminal background checks on staff showed no findings. The facility failed to ensure nursing delegation compliance for medication administration.

The investigation was triggered by a public complaint of care and services. The complaint involved systemic problems with medication administration and monitoring of residents' well-being. The investigation found failed provider practices and citations were written.

The follow-up inspection on 04/26/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected as documented in the report.

The complaint investigation involved multiple allegations including lack of hot water, kitchen sanitation issues, presence of pests, and facility maintenance problems. The failure to maintain hot water and to report the boiler malfunction was substantiated with citations. The exterior grounds were found unsafe and unsanitary, also resulting in a citation. Other allegations such as kitchen sanitation, presence of norovirus, food shortages, and staffing ratios were not substantiated.

The facility failed to report to the department when the boiler system stopped maintaining water temperatures between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple citations were written for this failure and for unsafe exterior grounds. Other allegations such as kitchen sanitation, presence of pests, and food shortages were not substantiated. The facility was found not in compliance with licensing laws due to these deficiencies.

All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected, resulting in an Approved status for this inspection.

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 investigation (Intake ID 69185) found missing documentation for the 1-step TB test for new employees since November 1, 2022. The investigation confirmed the deficiency and citations were written.

The follow-up inspection on 08/04/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies regarding tuberculosis testing for staff remained uncorrected as of 04/20/2023 but were corrected by the time of the follow-up.

The complaint alleged that a resident's wound dressing was not changed as scheduled. The investigation confirmed that while wound care was managed, the facility failed to complete the required assessment after a change in the resident's condition. Citations were issued.

The investigation found that the facility took measures to manage the wound but failed to complete the assessment of the sampled resident when there was a change of condition. A failed provider practice was identified and citations were written.

The complaint investigation (Complaint #85631) found the facility failed the fire and life safety inspection with multiple violations placing 97 residents at risk. The investigation substantiated the allegations as citations were written. A follow-up inspection on 08/17/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed correction of all issues.

The facility failed the fire and life safety inspection with multiple violations including failure to conduct quarterly fire sprinkler inspections, propped open fire doors, blocked fire alarm pull station, and lack of documentation for required fire safety tests. The facility was given 30 days to correct the deficiencies and a follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility failed to develop and implement a system to ensure four staff members were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment. This recurring and uncorrected deficiency resulted in a civil fine of $300 and placed all 74 residents at risk of TB infection.

The complaint investigation referenced complaint numbers 57811 and 58681. The allegation was that the facility did not have an active business license. The investigation substantiated this but confirmed the issue was resolved by obtaining a current license.

The investigation found that the facility had been operating without a license since July 1, 2016, but this issue was resolved as of December 23, 2022, with the facility obtaining a current business license.