Inspection Reports for
The Cottages of Snohomish

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

The inspection identified multiple fire safety deficiencies, some corrected on site and others remaining uncorrected. The facility was disapproved due to unresolved issues including lack of documentation for fire/smoke damper inspections, sprinkler system testing, fire alarm panel troubles, and incomplete fire drill records.

The complaint investigation was triggered by a fall with injury involving a resident using a knee scooter. The facility failed to update the resident's assessment after the injury, resulting in a citation for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2100 and WAC 388-78A-2090. The allegation was substantiated with a citation issued.

The follow-up inspection on 07/18/2025 found no deficiencies; all previously cited violations related to full and ongoing resident assessments were corrected.

The complaint investigation involved allegations of uncleanliness, poor staff response, food quality issues, bathing concerns, extra laundry charges, and unsafe conditions for a named resident. Only the deficiency regarding the diet manual was substantiated and cited; all other allegations were not substantiated.

The investigation found one deficiency related to the facility's diet manual not being approved, dated, or signed by a registered dietitian as required. All other allegations were not substantiated and no failed practices were identified. A citation was issued for non-compliance with WAC 388-78A-2300 (2) (a) (i,ii,iii).

The complaint investigation included multiple complaint numbers alleging failure to respond to call buttons and lack of supervision of a named resident. The investigation confirmed failed practices related to call pendant response and documentation. Staffing improvements were noted in the Memory Care Unit with no failed practices identified there.

The investigation found failed practices including staff not responding to call pendants promptly and inconsistent documentation of care tasks. Staffing was increased in the Memory Care Unit and no failed practices were identified there. Citations were written for the identified deficiencies.

The complaint investigation included multiple allegations such as residents not receiving medications, unexpected death, understaffing, improper handling of DNR orders, and inadequate food service. The investigation substantiated medication errors and nurse delegation failures, resulting in citations. Other allegations such as infection care and resident supervision had no failed practices identified.

The investigation found multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure residents received medications as prescribed, unlicensed staff administering medications without nurse delegation, and unsafe staffing ratios. Several citations were issued for noncompliance with medication services and intermittent nursing services regulations. The facility increased staffing and implemented corrective actions but failed practices were identified.

The complaint investigation involved five allegations: failure to provide housekeeping and laundry services, lost medication, failure to assist with coordination of care, lack of nurse on duty 40 hours weekly, and failure to notify family/POA after a fall. Only the failure to assist with coordination of care was substantiated and cited. Other allegations were found unsubstantiated with no failed practice identified.

The investigation found one failed practice: the facility did not assist a resident with coordination of care for a telehealth appointment, resulting in a citation under WAC 388-78A-2350 (1). All other allegations were not substantiated. The facility was cited for the coordination of care deficiency.