Inspection Reports for
Summit Place Assisted Living

WA, 98225

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3 Reports

2023–2025

Inspection Report — Sep 11, 2025

Follow-Up
Date: Sep 11, 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 inspection included a complaint investigation referencing complaint number 183123.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited licensing law violations were corrected.

Deficiencies (3)
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 ensure 1 of 3 staff completed a Washington State name and date of birth background check every two years, placing all 28 residents at risk.
WAC 388-78A-2474 Training and home care aide certification requirements. The facility failed to ensure staff completed required Orientation and Safety, Basic, Developmental Disability specialty training, annual continuing education, and Home Care Aide certification, placing all 28 residents at risk of harm by untrained staff.
WAC 388-78A-3010 Resident units. The facility failed to provide a secure space such as a lockable drawer or cupboard in 6 of 14 resident rooms, placing residents at risk for loss of personal property.
Report Facts
Number of residents: 28 Sampled residents: 5 Former residents sampled: 1 Resident rooms without lockable secure space: 6 Resident rooms inspected: 14 Staff with incomplete training: 6

Inspection Report — Jul 31, 2025

Life Safety
Date: Jul 31, 2025

Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the Summit Place Assisted Living facility.

Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including an unprotected griddle without a class one kitchen hood, fire doors blocked open or not latching properly, and an emergency exit obstructed by items. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved issues.

Deficiencies (4)
606.2 Where required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease laden vapors. A griddle that is used to fry food is not contained under a class one kitchen hood.
IFC 607.2 2018 WAC 51-54A. Resident room 327 fire door that opens to the corridor was blocked open by a wedge, preventing it from closing and latching. Resident room 333 fire door that opens to the corridor was blocked open by a heavy bag, preventing it from closing and latching.
IFC 705.2 2021. The fire rated cross corridor door near room 323 would not close and latch from the fully open position.
IFC 1003.6 2021. The emergency exit in the hallway near the kitchen was blocked by trash can, a chair, and AC unit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Elizabeth MartinExecutive DirectorNamed as Owner or Authorized Representative signing the report.

Inspection Report — Aug 23, 2023

Life Safety
Date: Aug 23, 2023

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 on this inspection.

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