Inspection Reports for
Peoples Senior Living
1720 E 67th St, Tacoma, WA 98404, United States, WA, 98404
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Inspection Report — Jul 8, 2026
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 8, 2026
Visit Reason
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 Department found no deficiencies during the follow-up inspection conducted on 07/08/2026. Previous deficiencies related to training and certification, background checks, medication services, and tuberculosis testing were corrected prior to the follow-up inspection.
Inspection Report — Jun 8, 2026
Enforcement
Date: Jun 8, 2026
Visit Reason
A follow-up visit was conducted to assess compliance after previously cited deficiencies, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine for uncorrected violations.
Findings
The facility was fined $500 for failing to ensure evaluation and appropriate action for three residents after changes in condition due to falls or resident-to-resident altercations. This deficiency was uncorrected from a prior citation dated April 6, 2026.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2120 (3)(a)(b)(4) Monitoring residents' well-being. The licensee failed to ensure an evaluation and appropriate action were completed for three residents after a change in condition due to a fall, and/or resident-to-resident altercation. This failure placed all three residents at risk of a decline in their health.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 500
Number of residents affected: 3
Inspection Report — May 6, 2026
Life Safety
Date: May 6, 2026
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 — Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 17, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging improper discharge of a resident who was transferred to another facility without proper written notification.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged improper discharge of a resident transferred without written notice. The investigation substantiated the allegation, finding the facility did not provide the required written notification at least 30 days before transfer. A citation was issued.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to provide written notification at least 30 days prior to the resident's transfer, violating discharge and transfer requirements. A citation was issued for this failed provider practice.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2660 Resident rights. The assisted living facility must comply with chapter 70.129 RCW, Long-term care resident rights. The facility failed to provide documentation of discharge/transfer to another facility for one resident, causing mental harm and decreased quality of life.
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Resident sample size: 4
Closed records sample size: 1
Inspection Report — Sep 3, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Sep 3, 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 is approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Jun 20, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jun 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation conducted from 04/08/2025 through 04/11/2025 addressed allegations including residents forced to sleep on the floor, unclean main bathroom, elevator fire hazard, and failure to provide shower assistance. The investigation substantiated a failure to provide showers as per negotiated service agreements for 1 of 3 residents, resulting in a citation under WAC 388-78A-2160.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 06/20/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited deficiencies under WAC 388-78A-2160 were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The facility failed to provide showers as agreed in the negotiated service agreement for 1 of 3 residents, placing them at risk for skin infections and discomfort.
Report Facts
Resident sample size: 3
Showers documented: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding shower tracking system and resident care |
Inspection Report — Apr 24, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Apr 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to licensing laws and regulations.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 04/24/2025 found no deficiencies; all previously cited deficiencies were corrected as required.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2810 Criteria for increasing licensed bed capacity. Before the licensed bed capacity in an assisted living facility may be increased, the assisted living facility must obtain construction review services' approval and ensure compliance with licensing requirements. The facility failed to submit required applications and approvals for room conversions and additions, placing residents at risk.
Report Facts
Sampled rooms for conversion: 50
Sampled walls added: 3
Sampled rooms converted to double occupancy: 43
Sample size for resident review: 104
Sample size for resident review: 0
Inspection Report — Feb 21, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Feb 21, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to impose a civil fine based on violations related to unapproved room conversions and capacity increases at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility failed to submit required applications for review and approval of room conversions and occupancy changes, placing residents at safety risk. This uncorrected deficiency resulted in a $400 civil fine.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2810 (1)(2)(3) Criteria for increasing licensed bed capacity. The licensee failed to submit an application for review and approval for room conversions and occupancy changes, placing residents at risk due to lack of safety review.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 400
Inspection Report — May 13, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: May 13, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department conducted a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to infection control.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by a report of a Covid-19 outbreak. The investigation found failed practice related to infection control and PPE supplies, resulting in citations. The deficiency was later corrected as confirmed by the follow-up inspection.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 05/13/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2610-2-c - The facility failed to provide staff with necessary supplies, equipment, and protective clothing to prevent and control infection spread, including a full Respiratory Protection Program and N95 fit testing. This deficiency was corrected by the follow-up inspection.
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Deficiencies cited: 1
Inspection Report — Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations including a resident being restricted from phone use and private conversations, a resident needing dental work due to weight loss, and a social worker withholding information from a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved three allegations: restricting a resident's phone use and privacy, a resident needing dental work due to weight loss, and a social worker withholding information. The first allegation was substantiated with a citation issued; the other two were not substantiated.
Findings
The investigation found a failed provider practice related to restricting a resident's phone access and privacy, resulting in a citation. Other allegations regarding dental care and social worker conduct were not substantiated.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2930 Communication system. Some facility staff were limiting a resident's access to using the phone, restricting privacy. The Nurse Manager corrected and educated staff.
Report Facts
Resident sample size: 2
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