Inspection Reports for
Murano Senior Living
620 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, WA, 98104
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Inspection Report — Mar 23, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Mar 23, 2026
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at Murano Senior Living to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.
Findings
The inspection identified several fire safety violations, including unplugged relocatable power taps, missing restraining devices on kitchen appliances, fire doors that did not latch, unsecured fire extinguishers, and lack of documentation for smoke detector sensitivity testing. Most violations were corrected on site, but some remained uncorrected.
Deficiencies (21)
IFC 603.2 (2021) - Abatement of unsafe electrical hazards is required to prevent electrical shock or fire hazards.
IFC 0603.5.1 (2021) - Relocatable power taps must be listed and labeled according to UL standards.
IFC 603.5.2 (2021) - Relocatable power taps must be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle; two taps were found unplugged in the IT room.
IFC 603.6 (2021) - Extension cords must not substitute permanent wiring and must be properly listed and labeled.
IFC 603.9.1 (2021) - Only listed and labeled portable electric space heaters are permitted.
IFC 606.3 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Commercial cooking systems must be operated, inspected, and maintained per NFPA 96 standards.
IFC 606.3.3.2 (2021) - Grease accumulation on hoods and related components must be cleaned according to ANSI/KECA C10.
IFC 606.3.4 (2021) - Kitchen appliances connected to natural gas and mounted on casters lack required restraining devices.
IFC 703.1 (2021) - Fire-resistance-rated materials and firestop systems must be maintained to prevent smoke passage.
IFC 705.2 (2021) - Opening protectives in fire-resistance assemblies must be inspected and maintained; fire doors must not be blocked or obstructed.
IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - Swinging fire doors must close and latch automatically; several doors failed to latch during testing.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems must be tested and maintained according to Section 901.
IFC 906.2 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers must be selected, installed, and maintained per NFPA 10 requirements.
IFC 906.6 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers must not be obstructed or obscured from view.
IFC 906.7 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers must be securely anchored; one extinguisher in the Bistro kitchen is not securely anchored.
IFC 907.8.3 (2021) - Smoke detector sensitivity must be checked annually; no documentation was provided for sensitivity testing of the fire alarm system.
IFC 915.4 (2021) - Carbon monoxide detection is required in dwelling units, sleeping units, and classrooms with fuel-burning appliances.
IFC 1008.3.3 (2021) - Emergency electrical systems must illuminate specified areas during power failure.
IFC 1032.2 (2021) - Required exits and exit access must be free from obstructions and impediments at all times.
IFC 1203.4 (2021) - Emergency and standby power systems must be maintained to supply service within required timeframes.
IFC 5303.5.3 (2021) - Compressed gas containers must be secured to prevent falling or obstruction of egress.
Inspection Report — Dec 12, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 12, 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 12/12/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to water supply temperature were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2950 Water supply. The assisted living facility failed to ensure hot water temperatures in resident and common restrooms were maintained between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, placing residents at risk for infection control.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Sindora | ALF Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Sunny Kent | Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
Inspection Report — Dec 2, 2024
Enforcement
Date: Dec 2, 2024
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a Complaint Investigation visit triggered by a complaint at Murano Senior Living to assess compliance with background check requirements.
Complaint Details
This was a complaint investigation resulting in a civil fine for failure to complete required background checks. The deficiency was recurring and previously cited in April 2024 and October 2022.
Findings
The investigation found a recurring deficiency where one staff member had not completed the required Washington state name and date of birth background check upon hire or renewed every two years. This violation resulted in a civil fine of $300 and placed 78 residents at risk.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2466 (1)(a)(b) Background checks—Washington state name and date of birth background check—Valid for two years—National fingerprint background check—Valid indefinitely. The licensee failed to ensure one staff had completed the required background check upon hire or renewal every two years, placing residents at risk.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 300
Residents at risk: 78
Inspection Report — Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 26, 2024
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding a staff member working as an activity worker with vulnerable adults in the memory care unit who was investigated for substantiated financial exploitation of her son.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation concerned a staff member suspected of financial exploitation of her son. The allegation was substantiated as the facility failed to maintain required background check documentation for the staff member. Citations were issued.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to have documentation of a required background check upon hire or renewal for the named staff member. This deficiency placed 78 residents at risk. Citations were written for this failure.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2466 Background checks Washington state name and date of birth background check Valid for two years National fingerprint background check Valid indefinitely. The facility failed to ensure that one of four sampled staff had a valid Washington state name and date of birth background check upon hire or renewal every two years as required. This failure placed 78 residents at risk from exposure to a staff person whose criminal history is unknown.
Report Facts
Total residents: 78
Resident sample size: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy Prentice | Complaint Investigator | Named as the investigator who conducted the complaint investigation and on-site verification |
Inspection Report — Jun 28, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jun 28, 2024
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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.
Inspection Report — Mar 20, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 20, 2024
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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to abuse investigation policies.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by an allegation from a named resident that a caregiver raped her with a newspaper. The facility failed to remove the accused caregiver from resident care during the investigation, violating policy. The complaint investigation found this failure and citations were written. The follow-up inspection verified correction.
Findings
The facility met Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements with no deficiencies found during the follow-up inspection. Previously cited deficiencies regarding failure to remove an accused caregiver during an abuse investigation were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2600 Policies and procedures. The assisted living facility failed to implement their policy regarding removal of an alleged perpetrator during an abuse investigation, placing residents at risk. This deficiency was corrected as of the follow-up inspection.
Report Facts
Total residents: 68
Resident sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Oct 10, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Oct 10, 2023
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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 is approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 14, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 14, 2023
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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The Department found no deficiencies during the follow-up inspection and determined the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Inspection Report — Dec 23, 2022
Enforcement
Date: Dec 23, 2022
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted an investigation at Murano Senior Living on December 23, 2022, resulting in the imposition of civil fines for regulatory violations.
Findings
The facility was cited for multiple uncorrected deficiencies related to resident safety assessments, tuberculosis testing of staff, and maintenance and housekeeping failures. Civil fines totaling $900 were imposed based on these violations.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2170(1) Required assisted living facility services. The licensee failed to ensure one resident had a safety assessment by a qualified professional for a medical device. This placed the resident at risk for injury and harm.
WAC 388-78A-2480(1) Tuberculosis—Testing—Required. The licensee failed to ensure three staff initiated tuberculosis testing within three days of employment. This placed 44 residents at risk for contracting TB, a communicable disease.
WAC 388-78A-3090(1)(a) Maintenance and housekeeping. The licensee failed to ensure trash was collected and processed for five resident trash chute rooms on separate floors and the common trash bay. This placed 31 residents at risk for sickness and decreased quality of life and placed the facility at risk of infestation.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 900
Residents at risk: 44
Residents at risk: 31
Residents affected: 1
Staff affected: 3
Trash chute rooms affected: 5
Inspection Report — Nov 3, 2022
Life Safety
Date: Nov 3, 2022
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 11/03/2022.
Findings
All violations not during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Sep 28, 2022
Life Safety
Date: Sep 28, 2022
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the Murano Senior Living facility to assess compliance with fire resistance rated construction, door operation, fire protection systems records, and NFPA 80 fire/smoke damper inspection and testing requirements.
Findings
The inspection found multiple violations including missing fire rated intumescent putty in electrical rooms, fire doors failing to close and latch on several floors, failure to maintain records for fire systems such as backflow test reports and quarterly sprinkler testing, and missing reports for smoke damper testing after the first year of operation.
Deficiencies (5)
Missing fire rated intumescent putty in electrical rooms on the 10th and 6th floors.
Fire doors to refuse rooms on the 20th, 13th, and 2nd floors failed to close and latch.
Fire doors to electrical rooms on the 18th, 17th, memory care, and 2nd floors failed to close and latch.
Failure to maintain records for fire systems including backflow test report and quarterly sprinkler testing.
Failure to provide report for smoke damper testing after the first year of operation.
Report Facts
Inspection date: Sep 28, 2022
Number of floors with missing fire rated putty: 2
Number of refuse room doors failing to close and latch: 3
Number of electrical room doors failing to close and latch: 4
Number of missing fire system records: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Everardo Procel | Plant Operations Manager | Named as facility representative on inspection documents |
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted inspection on 11/03/2022 |
| Don West | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted inspection on 09/28/2022 |
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