5 Reports
Inspection Report — Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 12, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following the death of a named resident who possibly choked while eating snacks during a holiday party at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by the death of a named resident possibly due to choking. The facility's investigation ruled out abuse/neglect but found one staff member with an expired CPR/first aid card. A citation was issued for this deficiency.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility completed a thorough investigation and ruled out abuse or neglect. However, one staff member had an expired CPR/first aid card, which placed residents at risk. A citation was written for this deficiency.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-112A-0720 - Licensed nurses working in assisted living facilities must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within thirty days of their date of hire. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 staff maintained a current CPR/first aid card, placing residents at risk during emergencies.
Report Facts
Total residents: 48
Resident sample size: 3
Closed records sample size: 1
Inspection Report — Jul 2, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 2, 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 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2410 Content of resident records. The assisted living facility must organize and maintain resident records in a useful and functional format including medication assistance and administration documentation. The facility failed to ensure staff consistently documented medications as missed, refused, passed, or held, and did not ensure staff documented their initials and signatures on the electronic Medication Administration Record for 4 of 7 sampled residents, placing them at risk for medication errors and harm.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Current residents: 42
Deficiencies corrected: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Kent | Licensor | Named as department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Scottie Sindora | ALF Licensor | Named as department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed follow-up letter and statement of deficiencies |
Inspection Report — Dec 6, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 6, 2023
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 found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected, meeting Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Report Facts
Staff sample size: 7
Staff sample size: 6
Residents at risk: 28
Residents at risk: 1
Residents at risk: 2
Inspection Report — Mar 20, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Mar 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 03/20/2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved at this inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 14, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Feb 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the Hearthstone residential care facility to assess compliance with fire-resistance construction, door operation, sprinkler system maintenance, and illumination requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple violations including lack of documentation for annual firewall inspection, damaged ceiling tile near a sprinkler head, holes in fire barriers, fire doors not closing properly, corroded and improperly installed sprinkler heads, and an exit light that did not stay on during testing.
Deficiencies (8)
Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual firewall inspection has been completed.
Ceiling tile around a sprinkler head in the accounting office records room needs repair.
Hole in the fire barrier above the poker tables in the basement level.
Fire doors to laundry room area in basement hallway did not close properly.
Sprinkler heads in the kitchen on the second floor are corroded and should be assessed for replacement.
Row of sidewall sprinkler heads installed backward in the chapel, pointed at the wall.
Sprinkler heads in basement hallway storage and maintenance area appear due for replacement or sample testing due to age.
Exit light by room 401 did not stay on with pushbutton test.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled: Mar 16, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Jesse Ward | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Tim Alton | Facilities Director | Signed as Owner or Authorized Representative |
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