Inspection Reports for
The Gardens at Marysville

9802 48th Dr NE, Marysville, WA 98270, WA, 98270

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10 Reports

2023–2026

Inspection Report — Jun 9, 2026

Follow-Up
Date: Jun 9, 2026

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The Department completed 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.

Deficiencies (5)
WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 staff completed tuberculosis testing within three days of hire, placing residents at risk of communicable disease exposure.
WAC 388-112A-0611 Continuing education training requirements. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 staff completed required continuing education within the required timeframes, resulting in inadequate staff training.
WAC 388-78A-2090 Full assessment topics. The facility failed to complete a Smoking Risk Assessment for 1 resident within 14 days of admission, resulting in lack of evaluation for unsupervised safe smoking.
WAC 388-78A-2320 Intermittent nursing services systems. The facility failed to establish and maintain a safe intermittent nursing service system for nurse delegation for 2 of 9 residents, risking inaccurate medication administration.
WAC 388-78A-2100 Ongoing assessments. The facility failed to ensure 1 resident's Negotiated Service Agreements and Functional Assessment were updated to reflect decreased care needs, risking care not ordered by a physician.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 9 Staff not tested for TB: 1 Staff not completing continuing education: 1 Residents without smoking risk assessment: 1 Residents without nurse delegation system: 2 Residents with outdated service agreements: 1

Inspection Report — Jul 23, 2025

Life Safety
Date: Jul 23, 2025

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 07/23/2025.

Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire and life safety code violations including open electrical junction boxes, improper use of extension cords, blocked fire doors, malfunctioning fire doors, a painted sprinkler head, obstructed fire alarm pull station, unmaintained fire extinguisher, emergency exit obstructions, emergency lighting failure, missing exit door instructions, unsecured oxygen cylinder, and other fire safety deficiencies. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved violations.

Deficiencies (11)
IFC 603.2.2 (2021) Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. There is an open junction box in the corridor near room 321 exposing the inner electrical wiring.
IFC 603.6 (2021) Extension 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. Extension cords were used as permanent wiring in the maintenance storage room, kitchen behind the refrigerator, and business office.
IFC 705.2 (2021) Fire doors and smoke and draft control doors shall not be blocked, obstructed, or otherwise made inoperable. Fire doors opening to the corridor were blocked open at multiple locations preventing them from closing and latching.
IFC 705.2.4 (2021) Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. Several doors including stairs near 321 and rooms 318, 315, 314, 219, and 118 would not close and latch from a fully open position.
IFC 903.5 (2021) Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. The sprinkler head in the kitchen office is painted and must be replaced.
IFC 906.2 (2021) Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. The portable fire extinguisher in the electrical room behind the maintenance office did not receive the annual maintenance.
IFC 907.4.2.6 (2021) Manual fire alarm boxes shall be provided with ready access, unobstructed, unobscured and visible at all times. The manual pull station at the main entrance door was obstructed by a sign.
IFC 1003.6 (2021) The path of egress travel along a means of egress shall not be interrupted by any building element other than a means of egress component. A scooter was blocking the emergency exit in the garden dining room.
IFC 1008.3.1 (2021) Emergency electrical systems shall automatically illuminate aisles, corridors, and exit access stairways and ramps upon power failure. The emergency egress light near room 108 would not illuminate when the test button was pressed.
IFC 1010.2.4 (2021) Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors only under specified conditions and with required signage. There were no instructions posted within 6 feet of the keypads to open the emergency exit door near room 108.
IFC 5303.5.3 (2021) Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. The oxygen cylinder in room 215 is not secured to prevent the cylinder from falling.

Inspection Report — Jan 30, 2025

Follow-Up
Date: Jan 30, 2025

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The Department completed 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 Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2474 Training and home care aide certification requirements. The facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 staff completed facility orientation prior to providing care, placing residents at risk for compromised care and safety.
WAC 388-78A-2484 Tuberculosis Two step skin testing. The facility failed to ensure 5 of 6 staff were screened for TB within three days of employment and 2 of 6 staff received the second test one to three weeks after the first, placing residents at risk for exposure to communicable disease.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 9 Staff missing orientation: 4 Staff missing TB screening: 5 Staff missing second TB test: 4

Inspection Report — Sep 30, 2024

Life Safety
Date: Sep 30, 2024

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire protection inspection at the facility on 09/30/2024.

Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved at this inspection.

Inspection Report — Jan 18, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 18, 2024

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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (#114470) regarding broken water pipes at The Gardens at Marysville, Independent Living & AL facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint #114470 alleged broken water pipes. The complaint was investigated by phone and interview with the Facility Maintenance Director. No violations were observed and no injuries reported.
Findings
The investigation found a pipe rupture in the entryway, which was secured and water restored. Repairs were not yet completed, but no injuries or violations were observed. Fire watch rounds are ongoing every 15 minutes with a trained person.

Report Facts
Complaint number: 114470 Time of phone inspection: 1400 Time of pipe rupture discovery: 1545 Fire watch rounds frequency (minutes): 15

Inspection Report — Jan 4, 2024

Follow-Up
Date: Jan 4, 2024

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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to fire and life safety inspections.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by the facility failing two fire and life safety inspections by the State Fire Marshal. The investigation found uncorrected violations on the 2nd Fire Marshal visit on 09/26/2023. The facility provided a letter describing correction of violations and awaited final inspection.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited fire and life safety violations were corrected. The facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.

Deficiencies (5)
WAC 388-78A-2040-2 The assisted living facility must have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal to be licensed. The facility failed to meet this requirement due to uncorrected violations found during fire and life safety inspections on 08/16/2023 and 09/26/2023, placing residents at risk of harm from fire.
IFC 903.5 (2009, 2012, 2015, 2018) Testing and Maintenance. The sprinkler heads near rooms #321 and #313 were sagging low in the ceiling and required repair.
IFC 1008.3.1 (2015, 1018) Emergency power for illumination-General. The emergency egress light near room #321 did not illuminate when the test button was pressed.
IFC 705.2.4 (2018) Door operation. The fire door for resident room #313 would not close and latch from the fully open position, and the fire rated door from the 1st floor laundry room to the corridor near memory care also would not close and latch.
IFC 705.2 (2018) Inspection and Maintenance. Fifteen resident room fire doors throughout the facility were blocked open by various items, preventing proper closing and latching.
Report Facts
Total residents: 63 Resident sample size: 0 Closed records sample size: 0 Number of resident room fire doors blocked open: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joshua FordExecutive DirectorNamed in plan of correction attesting to correction of fire marshal violations

Inspection Report — Dec 18, 2023

Life Safety
Date: Dec 18, 2023

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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 and the facility was approved.

Inspection Report — Sep 26, 2023

Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 26, 2023

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an annual fire and life safety inspection of The Gardens at Marysville, Independent Living & AL.

Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire and life safety violations, some of which remained uncorrected after a required reinspection. The facility failed to maintain compliance, resulting in a disapproved status and required follow-up actions.

Deficiencies (11)
IFC 315.3.1 2018 - Storage shall be maintained 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors in nonsprinklered or sprinklered areas respectively. Combustible material was stored within 18 inches of the ceiling in the storage near room #307.
IFC 604.6 2018 - Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices are prohibited; approved covers must be provided. There was an electrical outlet without a faceplate in the break room exposing the inner electrical fixture.
IFC 607.3.3 2018 - Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances must be cleaned at required intervals. Facility was unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual hood cleaning.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 - Swinging fire doors must close from the full-open position and latch automatically. Resident room #313 fire door, the fire rated door from the dining room to the corridor near the kitchen, and the fire rated door from the 1st floor laundry room to the corridor near memory care would not close and latch from a fully open position.
IFC 706.1 2018 - Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings must be inspected and maintained. Facility was unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - Sprinkler systems must be tested and maintained per Section 901. Sprinkler heads near rooms #321 and #313 are sagging low in the ceiling.
IFC 906.6 2015, 2018 - Portable fire extinguishers must not be obstructed or obscured. A portable fire extinguisher in the kitchen was obstructed by brooms, mops, and aprons.
IFC 907.8 2018 - Maintenance and testing schedules for fire alarm and detection systems must be maintained. The smoke detector head located in the follow areas was installed within 36 inches of an air supply diffuser or return air opening, preventing proper operation: beauty shop, 3 floor nurses office, activities room.
IFC 907.8.3 2012, 2015, 2018 - Smoke detector sensitivity must be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter. Facility was unable to provide documentation for the required smoke detector sensitivity testing.
IFC 1008.3.1 2015, 2018 - Emergency electrical systems must illuminate aisles, corridors, and exit access stairways and ramps during power failure. The emergency egress light near room 321 and two others near the copy room and fireplace room would not illuminate when tested.
IFC 1013.5 2018 - Exit signs must be illuminated at all times and installed per manufacturer instructions. The installed Emergency Exit Sign does not have a secondary power source to ensure illumination in case of primary power loss near room #205, 1st floor stairwell B, and in kitchen.
Report Facts
Number of fire doors not closing and latching: 3

Inspection Report — Jun 7, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 7, 2023

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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint of facial burns from smoking in a resident's room while on oxygen at The Gardens at Marysville, Independent Living and Assisted Living facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint #84812 involved a facial burn incident caused by smoking in a resident's room while on oxygen. The resident had a smoking plan in place and no violations were found during the investigation.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident was intoxicated and had a small 'snipe' of a cigarette which ignited in his face causing burns. The resident was on oxygen at the time, and the fire department responded. The resident was transported to the emergency room. No violations were observed and the facility was approved.

Inspection Report — Jan 31, 2023

Follow-Up
Date: Jan 31, 2023

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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to fire and life safety inspections.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #54260) alleged the facility failed two life safety inspections and had not corrected violations from the State Fire Marshal. The investigation confirmed the allegations with citations written for multiple fire safety violations.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 01/31/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies cited in the complaint investigation were corrected.

Deficiencies (8)
WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The assisted living facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 Fire and Life Safety annual inspections were corrected, placing all residents at risk of harm in the event of a fire. Specific issues included unsecured compressed gas cylinders, blocked resident room fire doors, malfunctioning emergency egress lighting, and sprinkler head installation problems.
IFC 604.4.2 2018 Multiplug Adapters. There was a multi-plug adapter that does not have over current protection in use in the physical therapy area.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A Owner's Responsibility. Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection has been completed.
IFC 705.2 2018 Inspection and Maintenance. Resident room fire doors that open to the corridor were blocked open by wedges, walkers, or fans preventing proper closing and latching.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 Door Operation. Resident room doors would not close and latch from a fully open position, including fire rated double doors to the dining room.
IFC 5305.5.3 2018 Securing Compressed Gas Containers, Cylinders and Tanks. Oxygen cylinders in room #215 were not secured to prevent falling.
IFC 901.6.2018 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. Sprinkler head near room #303 was hanging too low and not installed in the escutcheon ring.
IFC 1008.3.1 2015, 2018 Emergency Power for Illumination-General. Emergency egress lights EF303 and EF204 in stairwells B and C would not illuminate when the test button was pressed.
Report Facts
Total residents: 60 Resident sample size: 0 Closed records sample size: 0

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