Inspection Reports for
Merrill Gardens at Burien
15020 5th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166, WA, 98166
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Inspection Report — Apr 6, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Apr 6, 2026
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire and life safety inspection at the facility to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected and the facility is approved at this time.
Inspection Report — Nov 14, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2070 Timing of preadmission assessment. The facility failed to complete a documented pre-admission assessment for 3 of 7 residents admitted to the assisted living facility, placing those residents at risk for admission to a facility unable to meet their needs and quality of life.
WAC 388-78A-2484 Tuberculosis testing. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 staff was screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment, placing residents at risk of exposure to tuberculosis.
WAC 388-78A-2130 Service agreement planning. The facility failed to document in 2 of 7 residents' records the monitoring and addressing of interventions to meet clinical needs, placing residents at risk for unmet care needs and potential harm.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Staff screened for TB: 1
Residents without documented pre-admission assessment: 3
Residents without documented service plan monitoring: 2
Inspection Report — Mar 6, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Mar 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Jul 9, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 9, 2024
Visit Reason
Follow-up inspection to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing and other regulatory requirements.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited tuberculosis testing deficiencies were corrected. The facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Inspection Report — May 16, 2024
Enforcement
Date: May 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to impose civil fines based on uncorrected deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility was fined for failing to test one staff member for tuberculosis using two-step skin testing and for failing to complete a tuberculosis test for another staff member with a history of a negative QuantiFERON test. Both deficiencies were uncorrected from a previous citation dated March 14, 2024.
Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2484(1)(2) Tuberculosis—Two step skin testing. The licensee failed to test one staff for tuberculosis, placing residents at risk of exposure.
WAC 388-78A-2483(1) Tuberculosis—One test. The licensee failed to complete a tuberculosis test for one staff with a history of a negative QuantiFERON test, placing residents at risk of exposure.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 400
Inspection Report — Apr 30, 2024
Life Safety
Date: Apr 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire protection inspection at the facility to determine compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The current inspection resulted in an Approved status with no open violations.
Inspection Report — Feb 15, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Feb 15, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
Multiple fire safety violations were observed including open conduits, malfunctioning fire doors, missing escutcheon rings, deficient sprinkler system components, missing carbon monoxide alarms, lack of emergency lighting testing, unsecured compressed gas containers, and missing oxygen signage. One violation regarding a propped open door blocking a fire extinguisher was corrected at the time of inspection.
Deficiencies (11)
IFC 703.1 2018 - Materials and firestop systems protecting penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction were not maintained. Open conduits needing resealing were found in the Resident Storage by room 410 and Main Electrical room in the basement.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 - Swinging fire doors did not close or latch properly when tested at Cross Corridor 2C - 2nd floor and Cross corridor MC 2 - Memory Care.
IFC 901.6 2018 - Fire detection and alarm systems were not maintained in operative condition. The storage room in the Community room was missing an escutcheon ring and had a sprinkler head with glue on the ceiling.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - Sprinkler systems were not properly tested and maintained. The annual sprinkler report was marked deficient due to a painted sprinkler head and a failed 3 year trip test.
IFC 906.1 2018 - Portable fire extinguishers were missing or improperly located. The mechanical room at Elevator #2 on the 4th floor had a fire extinguisher out of the green zone.
IFC 906.6 2015, 2018 - Portable fire extinguishers must not be obstructed or obscured. Activities room door was propped open blocking the fire extinguisher. Corrected at time of inspection.
IFC 915.1.4 2018 - Carbon monoxide detection was missing in the commercial laundry room where gas fed appliances are used on the 2nd floor.
IFC 915.6 2018 - Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems were not maintained. The facility was unable to provide documentation showing testing of CO detectors in the past 12 months.
IFC 1008.1 2015, 2018 - Means of egress illumination was not maintained. The emergency light in the hall by room 419 on the 4th floor did not operate when tested.
IFC 1031.10.1 2018 - Emergency lighting equipment was not tested monthly. The facility failed to provide documentation showing 30-second monthly testing of emergency lighting in the last 12 months and was missing records from July 2022 to December 2023.
IFC 5303.5.3 2018 - Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks were not secured properly. Resident room 339 had an unsecured oxygen bottle in the closet and rooms 331, 339, and 221 lacked oxygen signs on the doors.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| John N. Nass | maintenance Director | Named as Owner or Owner's Representative signing the report. |
Inspection Report — Nov 30, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 30, 2022
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Current residents: 48
Former residents: 0
Staff: 51
Residents at risk: 48
Residents at risk: 48
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