Inspection Reports for
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
4515 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, United States, WA, 98116
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Inspection Report — Nov 3, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 11/03/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-3100 Safe storage of supplies and equipment. The assisted living facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 housekeeping carts were secured, placing 22 residents at risk for poisoning and illness.
WAC 388-78A-2305 Food sanitation. The assisted living facility failed to ensure ready-to-eat food was labeled and dated in 3 of 3 refrigerators, placing 57 residents at risk for food-borne illness.
WAC 388-78A-2140 Negotiated service agreement contents. The assisted living facility failed to update the Service Plan for 2 of 7 sample residents, placing them at risk for health complications and unmet needs.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Residents at risk: 22
Residents at risk: 57
Service Plans not updated: 2
Inspection Report — Jun 12, 2025
Plan of Correction
Date: Jun 12, 2025
Visit Reason
This document reports the results of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding disputed deficiencies from a Statement of Deficiencies report dated 2025-05-15.
Findings
After review, no changes were made to the original Statement of Deficiencies report. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within 10 calendar days.
Notice — May 15, 2025
Date: May 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The document confirms the facility's request for an Informal Dispute Resolution regarding a Statement of Deficiencies dated May 15, 2025, and schedules a telephone meeting to discuss disputed citations.
Findings
The letter does not contain inspection findings but addresses the scheduling of a dispute resolution meeting related to a previously issued citation.
Inspection Report — May 8, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 8, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that two named residents had a physical altercation at the Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #175322) concerned a suspected physical altercation between two residents. The allegation was substantiated as a citation was written for failure to report the incident to law enforcement.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to notify local law enforcement of the suspected physical altercation between two residents, violating reporting requirements. A citation was written for this failure.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2630 Reporting abuse and neglect. The facility failed to notify local law enforcement of a suspected resident-to-resident physical altercation between two sampled residents, placing all residents at risk.
Report Facts
Total residents: 51
Resident sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding a Named Resident left unattended for 5 to 6 hours because staff were unaware the resident had returned from the hospital.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved a Named Resident left unattended for 5 to 6 hours due to lack of communication between shifts about the resident's return from the hospital. The allegation was substantiated with a citation issued for failure to implement the negotiated service agreement.
Findings
The investigation found a violation of WAC 388-78A-2160 due to failure to implement the negotiated service agreement, resulting in the resident not receiving care, medications, or breakfast until noon the following day. A citation was written and deficiencies were not corrected at the time of the investigation.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The assisted living facility failed to implement the negotiated service agreement for one sampled resident when staff were unaware the resident had returned from the hospital, resulting in missed care, medications, and breakfast until noon the following day.
Report Facts
Total residents: 44
Resident sample size: 2
Closed records sample size: 0
Deficiency previous citation date: Aug 30, 2021
Inspection Report — May 8, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: May 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/08/2024 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected as documented.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 8
Total residents at risk: 45
Inspection Report — Jul 13, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Jul 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations related to equipment rooms, record keeping, extension cords, door operation, and maintenance. The facility was unable to provide required documentation for fire drills, inspections, and testing. The overall status was disapproved, indicating unresolved deficiencies.
Deficiencies (14)
IFC 315.3.3 2018 - Combustible material was stored in the first floor electrical room in front of service panels, which require at least 3 feet of clearance.
IFC 0405.5 2018 - Facility could not provide documentation for completion of unannounced fire drills, one per shift, per quarter, in the previous 12 months.
IFC 604.4 2018 - The facility had multiple multi-plug adapters without overcurrent protection, which must be removed or replaced with protected units.
IFC 604.5 2018 - Extension cords were used as permanent wiring in the second floor therapy room, which is prohibited; surge protectors must be plugged directly into wall outlets.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility could not provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection was completed.
IFC 705.2 2018 - Facility could not provide documentation that the annual fire door inspection was completed verifying labels, hardware, glazing, door operation, and signage.
IFC 705.2 2018 - Kitchen fire doors on each floor were blocked from closing properly and must be kept clear; one second floor door serving as egress was blocked by a planter obstructing the path.
IFC 706.1 2018 - Facility could not provide documentation for the 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection and testing after acceptance.
IFC 901.6 2018 - Sprinkler heads in cooler and freezer are due for replacement as they are subject to harsh environments and must be replaced every 5 years.
IFC 904.12 2015, 2018 - Signage is required on exhaust hoods or system cabinets indicating the type and arrangement of cooking appliances protected by the automatic fire-extinguishing system.
IFC 907.8 - Facility could not provide documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
IFC 0915.1 2015, 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility must provide documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing and inspection of alarms and appliances at least monthly.
IFC 915.1.4 2018 - Heating units in common areas must install carbon monoxide detection in hallways between heat registers and sleeping areas to comply with code.
IFC 1031.10.2 2018 - Facility could not provide documentation for annual 90-minute emergency lighting power test.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled: Aug 12, 2023
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