Inspection Reports for
Orchard Park Assisted Living

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

The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including improper use of extension cords, malfunctioning fire doors, missing inspection documentation for fire and smoke dampers and sprinkler systems, grease buildup in the kitchen hood system, missing tamper seal on a fire extinguisher, and obstructed portable fire extinguishers. The facility was disapproved due to these deficiencies.

The complaint investigation (Compliance Determination #56276) found that the facility failed to correct fire and life safety violations during the third annual inspection. A citation was written for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2040 (2).

The follow-up inspection on 05/15/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited fire and life safety violations were corrected.

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

The inspection found that sprinkler systems were tested and maintained correctly, but the facility failed the hydrostatic test for the fire department connection piping. The facility is working with a vendor and the city to install a lining to correct this issue.

The complaint investigation (Intake ID 117404) was triggered by a Covid-19 outbreak at the facility. The investigation found that staff were not fit tested for N95 respirators as required, resulting in a citation for noncompliance.

The facility failed to follow its respiratory protection program by not ensuring staff were fit tested for N95 respirators during a Covid-19 outbreak. A citation was issued for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2610(1) Infection control.

The complaint investigation involved three allegations: a resident found unresponsive without pulse or respiration, a resident complaint of headache, and uncertainty about medication changes. The first allegation was substantiated with a citation issued for failure to check the resident as required. The other allegations were not substantiated as no facility failed practice was identified regarding medication management.

The investigation found a failure to implement the negotiated service agreement for one resident who was not checked for 11 hours, resulting in a citation. No facility failed practice was identified regarding medication management. The facility was cited for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2160.

The complaint investigation from 08/28/2023 through 10/27/2023 involved allegations that a named resident had bilateral leg wounds and that the facility used a transfer device causing discomfort. The investigation found a failed provider practice related to delayed call light response times, resulting in citations. The facility stopped using the transfer device prior to the unannounced visit and provided two-person assistance for transfers. No failed practice was identified regarding transfers. The complaint was substantiated with citations issued.

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-2600-1-a and WAC 388-78A-2600-1-b were corrected.

All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected and the facility was approved.

The complaint investigation (Intake ID 77262) involved two allegations: a missed medication dose and a food allergy concern. The medication allegation was substantiated with a citation issued, while the food allergy allegation was unsubstantiated with no findings.

The investigation found that the facility failed to administer a prescribed medication dose to a resident, resulting in a citation for WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication Services. No findings were concluded regarding food services.

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

The complaint investigation addressed seven allegations including late medication delivery, delayed response to a resident fall, improper food service, unmet special dietary needs, lack of COVID-19 precautions, poor housekeeping, and lack of shower arrangements. The investigation substantiated deficiencies related to housekeeping and food service.

The investigation found multiple deficiencies including failure to maintain safe and sanitary resident quarters, failure to provide alternate meal choices, and other care issues. Citations were written for these deficiencies. The facility did not meet licensing requirements at the time of inspection.