8 Reports
Notice — Jul 24, 2026
Date: Jul 24, 2026
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This letter confirms the facility's request for an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting concerning the Statement of Deficiencies dated July 8, 2026, and the Imposition of Civil Fine letter dated July 17, 2026.
Findings
The document schedules a virtual IDR meeting to discuss disputed citations, specifically WAC 388-78A-2160, with designated facility representatives participating.
Report Facts
Date of Statement of Deficiencies: Jul 8, 2026
Date of Imposition of Civil Fine letter: Jul 17, 2026
Scheduled IDR meeting date: Jul 30, 2026
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kristina R. Hulsey | Vice President, Legal Chief Compliance Officer | Named as participant representing the facility in the IDR process |
| Laura Printy | Administrator | Named as participant representing the facility in the IDR process |
| Chris Sutton | Director of Health Services | Named as participant representing the facility in the IDR process |
Inspection Report — Jul 8, 2026
Enforcement
Date: Jul 8, 2026
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at the assisted living facility Silverado Bellingham, which resulted in the imposition of a civil fine due to regulatory violations.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility failed to implement the Negotiated Service Agreement for one resident, leading to a choking episode. This violation was substantiated and resulted in a civil fine.
Findings
The licensee failed to implement the Negotiated Service Agreement for one resident, resulting in the resident not receiving needed interventions and possibly contributing to a choking episode. A civil fine of $500 was imposed based on this violation.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The licensee failed to implement the Negotiated Service Agreement for one resident, resulting in missed needed interventions and a possible choking episode.
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Civil fine amount: 500
Inspection Report — Jul 8, 2026
Plan of Correction
Date: Jul 8, 2026
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The document reports the outcome of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding a disputed deficiency related to the implementation of a negotiated service agreement under WAC 388-78A-2160.
Findings
The IDR review upheld the cited deficiency for WAC 388-78A-2160. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiency immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within 10 calendar days.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The facility failed to properly implement the negotiated service agreement as cited in the deficiency.
Inspection Report — Dec 3, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Dec 3, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the Silverado Bellingham residential care facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety and maintenance documentation, including missing documentation for semi-annual hood cleanings, annual fire resistance inspections, fire door inspections, internal piping inspections, and fire alarm system testing. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved violations.
Deficiencies (9)
IFC 0603.5.1 (2021) Relocatable power taps shall be listed in accordance with UL 1363. Current taps shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 498A. There was a multi-plug adapter that was unable to be verified as listed under UL 498A in the Resident Engagement office.
IFC 606.3.3 (2021) Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 12 months of semi-annual hood cleanings.
IFC 701.6 (2021) The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect annually. Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire resistance rated construction material inspection has been completed.
IFC 705.2 (2021) Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire door inspection has been completed.
IFC 903.5 (2021) Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 5 year internal piping inspection.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced not less frequently than every six months and after activation. The UL 300 compliant kitchen suppression system has 450 degree fusible links currently installed with no evidence of a proper heat test in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
IFC 907.8 (2021) Maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and detection systems shall be maintained. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing and the power breaker #3 in panel IC2 for the fire alarm system is missing a locking device.
IFC 915.6 (2021) Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems shall be maintained. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
IFC 1203.4 (2021) Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained with required inspections and testing. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual servicing of the emergency generator, weekly inspections and monthly 30 minute full load testing, and fuel quality testing within the past 12 months.
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Next inspection scheduled: Jan 2, 2026
Inspection Report — Jul 28, 2025
Annual Inspection
Date: Jul 28, 2025
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The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 07/28/2025 to determine compliance.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies at the facility.
Inspection Report — Nov 6, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Nov 6, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
No violations were observed during this inspection. The facility passed the fire safety inspection with no deficiencies noted.
Inspection Report — Nov 17, 2022
Life Safety
Date: Nov 17, 2022
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled inspection at the facility to assess fire safety compliance.
Findings
No violations were observed during this inspection. The facility was approved and found to be in full compliance with fire safety regulations.
Inspection Report — Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 21, 2022
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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding an allegation that a named resident had an unwitnessed fall with injury and care was neglected.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint numbers 40106, 40093) alleged neglect of care after an unwitnessed fall. The investigation confirmed the facility failed to follow fall policies, resulting in a fractured hip for the resident. Citation was issued.
Findings
The Assisted Living Facility failed to follow its policy and procedure for falls when a named resident had an unwitnessed fall resulting in a fractured hip. A citation was written for WAC 388-78A-2600 (1)(b).
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2600 (1)(b) The Assisted Living Facility failed to follow a facility policy and procedure for falls when a named resident had an unwitnessed fall with injury. The resident was transferred to the emergency room and diagnosed with a fractured hip.
Report Facts
Total residents: 80
Resident sample size: 3
Closed records sample size: 1
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