Inspection Reports for
Parkside Retirement Community
2902 I St NE, Auburn, WA, 98002
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Inspection Report — Apr 16, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Apr 16, 2026
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire and life safety inspection at Parkside Retirement Community on 04/16/2026.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The current inspection resulted in an Approved status with no open deficiencies.
Inspection Report — Jul 24, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Jul 24, 2025
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This document is a formal notice of civil fine following a follow-up visit conducted on July 24, 2025, at Parkside Retirement Community. The fine is imposed due to violations of Washington Administrative Codes related to hand sanitation, staff certification, and pet health requirements.
Findings
The licensee failed to ensure proper hand sanitation by a dietary aide, incomplete professional certification of care staff, and that pets were current with examinations and free of transmittable diseases. These uncorrected deficiencies placed all 70 residents at risk and resulted in a civil fine of $300.00 after a settlement agreement reduced the original fine.
Deficiencies (6)
WAC 246-215-02305 (2)(a)(c)(i)(ii)(d)(e) Hands and arms—Cleaning procedure (FDA Food Code 2-301.12). The licensee failed to ensure one dietary aide followed proper hand sanitation guidelines, placing all 70 residents at risk of foodborne illnesses.
WAC 388-78A-2305 (1) Food sanitation. The licensee failed to ensure one dietary aide followed proper hand sanitation guidelines, placing all 70 residents at risk of foodborne illnesses.
WAC 388-112A-0105 (1) Who is required to obtain home care aide certification and by when? The licensee failed to ensure two care staff completed all professional certification, placing all 70 residents at risk for decreased quality of care.
WAC 388-112A-0611 (1)(a)(ii)(2) Who in an assisted living facility is required to complete continuing education training each year, how many hours of continuing education are required, and when must they be completed? The licensee failed to ensure two care staff completed all professional certification, placing all 70 residents at risk for decreased quality of care.
WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(e)(4) Training and home care aide certification requirements. The licensee failed to ensure two care staff completed all professional certification, placing all 70 residents at risk for decreased quality of care.
WAC 388-78A-2620 (1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(b) Pets. The licensee failed to ensure two pets were current with examinations and certified free of diseases transmittable to humans, placing all 70 residents at risk of illnesses spread by pets.
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Civil fine amount: 300
Residents at risk: 70
Inspection Report — Jul 24, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 24, 2025
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Follow-up inspection to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies at Parkside Retirement Community Assisted Living Facility.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found some deficiencies corrected, but several deficiencies remained uncorrected, including issues with hand sanitation by dietary aides, incomplete professional certification and continuing education for care staff, incomplete home care aide certification, incomplete fingerprint background checks, medication administration failures, incomplete tuberculosis screening, incomplete Medicaid policy disclosure, unsafe oxygen cylinder storage, incomplete pet health certification, and failure to protect residents from verbal abuse by another resident.
Deficiencies (12)
WAC 246-215-02305 Hands and arms Cleaning procedure (FDA Food Code 2-301.12). The facility failed to ensure dietary aides followed proper hand sanitation guidelines, placing all residents at risk of foodborne illnesses.
WAC 388-112A-0105 Who is required to obtain home care aide certification and by when? The facility failed to ensure 2 of 3 care staff completed required professional certification, placing residents at risk for decreased quality of care.
WAC 388-78A-2620 Pets. The facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 pets were current with examinations and veterinarian certification, placing residents at risk of illnesses spread by pets.
WAC 388-78A-2240 Nonavailability of medications. The facility failed to ensure 4 of 9 sampled residents received medications as prescribed, placing them at risk for compromised health and medical complications.
WAC 388-78A-24681 Background checks Employment Provisional hire Pending results of national fingerprint background check. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired care staff completed fingerprint background check within 120 days of hire, placing residents at risk of abuse or neglect.
WAC 388-112A-0611 Continuing education training. The facility failed to ensure 4 of 5 sampled care staff completed required continuing education, placing residents at risk for decreased quality of care.
WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 care staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of hire, placing residents at risk of contracting TB.
WAC 388-78A-2665 Resident rights. The facility failed to protect 66 residents from verbal abuse by another resident, violating residents' dignity and rights.
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 complete required background checks every two years for 3 sampled staff, placing residents at risk of abuse or neglect.
WAC 388-78A-2600 Policies and procedures. The facility failed to ensure safe storage of oxygen cylinders in the storage room, placing residents at risk for harm and injury.
WAC 388-78A-2620 Pets. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 pets was current with examinations and veterinarian certification, placing residents at risk of illnesses spread by pets.
WAC 388-78A-2660 Resident rights. The facility failed to protect residents from verbal abuse by another resident, violating their dignity and respect.
Report Facts
Residents at risk: 70
Residents at risk: 66
Dietary aides not following hand sanitation: 3
Care staff lacking professional certification: 4
Residents with missed medications: 4
Care staff lacking fingerprint background check: 1
Care staff lacking tuberculosis screening: 2
Residents lacking Medicaid policy notice: 7
Staff lacking updated background checks: 3
Oxygen cylinders improperly stored: 17
Pets lacking current veterinary certification: 1
Residents affected by verbal abuse: 66
Inspection Report — Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 3, 2025
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The inspection was conducted to investigate complaint #178857 regarding fire doors at Parkside Retirement Community.
Complaint Details
Complaint #178857 alleged fire doors at the end of the hall were held open with rocks. The allegation was investigated and found unsubstantiated with no IFC violations observed.
Findings
The inspector found no fire code violations related to the complaint. The facility had conducted audits and removed rocks blocking the fire doors, and all doors were properly shut during the walkthrough.
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Complaint number: 178857
Inspection Report — Jan 23, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Jan 23, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire and life safety code inspection at Parkside Retirement Community to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code violations were observed throughout the facility, including issues with smoking areas, electrical equipment, fire door inspections, and extinguishing system service. The facility was unable to provide documentation for several required inspections and repairs.
Deficiencies (14)
IFC 310.5 2021 - Smoking shall not be permitted where 'No Smoking' signs are posted. Cigarette butts were found outside the no smoking sign near the maintenance office.
IFC 310.6 2021 - Suitable noncombustible ash trays or self-closing containers must be provided where smoking is permitted. The ash tray outside the smoking area is plastic and does not meet requirements.
IFC 310.7 2021 - Burning objects must not be discarded in a manner causing ignition risk. Cigarette butts were found thrown in multiple outdoor locations including near the maintenance office and smoking areas.
IFC 603.5.2 2021 - Relocatable power taps must be connected to a permanently installed receptacle. A power strip is plugged into another power strip at the kitchen desk.
IFC 603.5.3 2021 - Power tap cords must not extend through walls or be subject to damage. The kitchen power strip is dangling by its cord.
IFC 603.6 2021 - Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and must be properly labeled. Extension cords are in use in the maintenance office.
IFC 603.9.4 2021 - Portable electric space heaters must not be operated near combustible materials. A portable heater is sitting on a combustible liner inside a cabinet in the kitchen.
IFC 701.6 2021 - Owners must maintain records of fire-resistant construction inspections and repairs. The facility was unable to provide records of annual fire wall inspection or repairs.
IFC 703.1 2021 - Materials and firestop systems must maintain smoke resistance. A ceiling tile in the hallway by room 133 has been cut, leaving a large gap.
IFC 705.2 2021 - Fire doors must be inspected and maintained properly. The facility could not provide documentation for annual fire door inspection. Doors in maintenance office, FD 5 by room 16, and cross corridor by room 133 did not close or latch properly.
IFC 903.3.3 2021 - Automatic sprinklers must be free of obstructions. The Green River room has 4 sprinklers with objects hanging from them.
IFC 904.13.5.2 2021 - Fire extinguishing systems must be serviced at least semi-annually. The kitchen suppression system has not been serviced since April and no service reports were provided.
IFC 1010.2.2 2021 - Door handles, latches, and locks must be accessible and operable. Exit doors in the dining room have latches that lock the door shut from inside and outside.
IFC 5303.5.3 2021 - Compressed gas containers must be secured to prevent falling. An unsecured oxygen bottle was observed in the Wellness room by room 8.
Report Facts
Number of sprinklers obstructed: 4
Inspection Report — Feb 22, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 22, 2024
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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding fire safety at the Parkside Retirement Community Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on fire safety. The facility failed the fire marshal inspection on 02/12/2024 and was cited for noncompliance. The facility acknowledged the deficiencies and is working to correct them.
Findings
The facility failed to meet fire safety requirements as evidenced by a failed fire marshal inspection on 02/12/2024. Deficiencies were cited related to the building not being approved by the Washington state fire marshal, placing all 66 residents at risk. The facility acknowledged the deficiencies and is working to correct them.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The assisted living facility must have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal to be licensed. The facility failed to ensure 66 residents resided in a safe environment approved by the state fire marshal, placing residents at risk of harm and fire hazards.
Report Facts
Total residents: 66
Resident sample size: 66
Inspection Report — Feb 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
Date: Feb 12, 2024
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An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code re-inspection was conducted at Parkside Retirement Community by the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with all applicable codes.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies, most of which were corrected on site. However, some violations remained uncorrected, resulting in a Disapproved status.
Deficiencies (13)
IFC 604.4.3 2018 - Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
IFC 604.5 2018 - Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances and marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors.
IFC 604.5.2 2018 - The ampacity of the extension cords shall be not less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord.
IFC 604.6 2018 - Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes.
IFC 607.3.3 2018 - Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required by Sections 607.3.3.1 through 607.3.3.3.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 - Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. Employee Laundry door did not close / latch properly when tested.
IFC 807.1 2018 - Furnishings or decorative materials of an explosive or highly flammable character shall not be used. Fire-retardant coatings shall be maintained. Furnishings shall not obstruct exits or visibility. Noncombustible decorative materials shall not be limited.
IFC 901.6 2018 - Fire detection and alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection systems, fire-extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in operative condition at all times and repaired or replaced if defective.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.
IFC 906.9.1 2015, 2018 - Portable fire extinguishers weighing not more than 40 pounds shall be installed so their tops are not more than 5 feet above the floor.
IFC 907.8 2012, 2015, 2018 - Maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.5 and NFPA 72.
IFC 1203.4 2018 - Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 110 and NFPA 111 to supply service within the required time. The facility was unable to provide documentation for their annual generator inspection and is currently trying to find a contractor.
IFC 5303.5.3 2018 - Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. Resident room 124 has a bottle of unsecured oxygen.
Inspection Report — Feb 7, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 7, 2024
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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 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected as listed in the report.
Report Facts
Staff screened for Tuberculosis: 4
Residents at risk due to emergency plan failure: 68
Pets with expired vaccines: 3
Residents without negotiated service agreements: 3
Residents at risk due to unsafe storage: 68
Residents at risk due to infection control failure: 68
Residents at risk due to Medicaid policy failure: 68
Inspection Report — May 1, 2023
Life Safety
Date: May 1, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire and life safety inspection at Parkside Retirement Community on 05/01/2023 to verify compliance with applicable codes and confirm correction of previous violations.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
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