14 Reports
Inspection Report — Feb 6, 2026
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 6, 2026
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.
Inspection Report — Jan 21, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Jan 21, 2026
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire protection inspection at the facility to verify correction of previous deficiencies and compliance with fire safety codes.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection with no outstanding deficiencies.
Inspection Report — Aug 12, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Aug 12, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire protection inspection at the facility to evaluate compliance with fire safety codes and maintenance requirements.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to testing, maintenance, and servicing of sprinkler and fire-extinguishing systems, with several paperwork reports missing or deficient. Some physical issues such as a blocked sprinkler and past due suppression system were observed. The facility was disapproved due to these unresolved deficiencies.
Deficiencies (4)
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. The facility failed to provide annual reports, forward flow tests, and quarterly inspections, and observed a blocked sprinkler and an uninspected main kitchen sprinkler system.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) - Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every six months and inspection certificates forwarded to the fire code official. The facility lacked documentation for first and second semi-annual servicing and showed past due suppression systems in the main and AL kitchen.
IFC 907.8 (2021) - Maintenance and testing schedules for fire alarm and detection systems must be maintained. Sensitivity testing paperwork was deficient and missing at inspection.
IFC 1203.4 (2021) - Emergency and standby power systems must be maintained to supply service within required timeframes. Monthly 30-minute full load test paperwork was missing and the facility was not performing the test as required.
Inspection Report — Mar 11, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Mar 11, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety systems, testing, maintenance, and documentation. Several items were corrected on site, but some deficiencies remain uncorrected, resulting in a disapproved status.
Deficiencies (14)
IFC 405.2 (2021) - Drills shall be held at unexpected times simulating fire conditions with required records maintained. The facility complied and this was corrected.
IFC 701.6 (2021) - The owner must maintain an inventory of fire-resistance-rated construction and inspect and repair annually. This was corrected.
IFC 703.1 (2021) - Materials and firestop systems must be maintained to resist smoke passage and inspected per design. This was corrected.
IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - Swinging fire doors shall close and latch automatically. This was corrected.
IFC 705.2.6 (2018) - Fire doors shall be inspected and tested annually with records maintained. This was corrected.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained per Section 901. Some deficiencies remain including blocked sprinklers and lack of inspection since 2019.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) - Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced semi-annually with certificates provided. Some servicing is past due and documentation is missing.
IFC 906.2 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed, and maintained per NFPA 10. This was corrected.
IFC 907.8 (2021) - Fire alarm and detection systems shall be maintained and tested with records. Some sensitivity testing and documentation are missing.
IFC 0915.1 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed and maintained. Alarms and detectors need monthly testing and documentation.
IFC 1032.10.1 (2021) - Emergency lighting shall be tested monthly and maintained. Monthly activation testing was not documented.
IFC 1031.10.2 (2021) - Battery-powered emergency lighting shall be tested annually for 90 minutes. This test was not performed or documented.
IFC 1203.4 (2021) - Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained and tested per NFPA standards. Some load testing and documentation are missing or incomplete.
NFPA 80 - Fire door inspection and testing shall be performed annually with records maintained. The facility needs to establish a schedule and complete annual inspections.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 13
Inspection Report — Aug 15, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 15, 2024
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 08/15/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 6
Sampled residents: 21
Deficiencies cited: 9
Residents at risk: 21
Staff sampled: 5
Inspection Report — Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 26, 2024
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The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that staff at the Assisted Living Facility were providing care to a COVID positive resident without having respiratory mask fit-testing.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff provided care to a COVID positive resident without respirator mask fit-testing. The investigation substantiated this allegation with citations issued for infection control violations.
Findings
The investigation found that three staff members had not been fit tested to wear an N95 respirator while caring for a COVID-19 positive resident, violating infection control policies and CDC, Department of Health, and OSHA guidelines. A citation was issued for WAC 388-78A-2610.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2610 Infection control. The Assisted Living Facility failed to maintain appropriate infection control practices when three staff provided care to a COVID-19 positive resident without completing respirator mask fit-tests, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk.
Report Facts
Total residents: 23
Resident sample size: 23
Closed records sample size: 0
Inspection Report — Mar 26, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 26, 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 licensing laws and regulations.
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.
Report Facts
Residents at risk due to lack of respiratory protection program: 24
Residents at risk due to lack of emergency preparedness: 27
Residents at risk due to failure to screen and document dementia needs: 1
Residents at risk due to failure to develop negotiated service agreements: 5
Residents at risk due to failure to conduct background checks: 34
Residents at risk due to failure to monitor medication refusal: 1
Residents at risk due to failure to obtain prescribed medications timely: 2
Residents at risk due to failure to implement respiratory protection program: 34
Inspection Report — Jan 5, 2024
Enforcement
Date: Jan 5, 2024
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This document is a follow-up visit resulting in the imposition of a civil fine due to failure to implement required respiratory protection standards at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The licensee failed to implement the federally and state-regulated Respiratory Protection Program by not conducting respirator mask fit-testing for staff. This deficiency placed 24 residents, staff, and visitors at risk and is a recurring, uncorrected violation.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2730(1)(a)(b) Licensee's responsibilities. The licensee failed to implement the Respiratory Protection Program by respirator mask fit-testing for staff, placing residents and others at risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 1000
Residents, staff, and visitors at risk: 24
Inspection Report — Oct 4, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 4, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication administration and care services.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #85118) was conducted from 06/21/2023 through 07/12/2023 regarding failure to follow Primary Care Physician orders for medication and blood sugar testing. The investigation found that the facility failed to implement physician ordered blood sugar checks for Resident 1 and did not transcribe an order for Resident 2. Citations were written.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 10/04/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies under WAC 388-78A-2160 were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2160 Implementation of negotiated service agreement. The assisted living facility failed to provide care and services as agreed upon in the negotiated service agreement when physician ordered blood sugar checks were not completed for 1 of 3 sampled residents. This placed Resident 1 at risk for a decline in health status.
Report Facts
Total residents: 25
Resident sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Oct 4, 2023
Enforcement
Date: Oct 4, 2023
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This document is a formal notice of civil fines following a follow-up visit to The Kinney assisted living facility due to recurring violations of state regulations.
Findings
The facility was cited for recurring and uncorrected deficiencies related to emergency and disaster preparedness and failure to implement a Respiratory Protection Program, placing residents and others at risk. Civil fines totaling $1,200 were imposed based on these violations.
Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2700 (1)(g)(i)(iv)(v) Emergency and disaster preparedness. The licensee failed to ensure the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Manual included names of on-duty staff responsibilities, alternative resident accommodations, and provision of residents’ food and medications during an emergency evacuation. These failures placed all 27 residents at risk of compromised health due to lack of life sustaining provisions and displacement in an emergency.
WAC 388-78A-2730 (1)(a)(b) Licensee's responsibilities. The licensee failed to implement the Federal and State regulated standards of a Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit testing for staff. This placed all 27 residents, staff, and visitors at risk for exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 1200
Residents at risk: 27
Inspection Report — Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following the Assisted Living Facility's failure of their 3rd fire and life safety inspection and receipt of a State Fire Marshal’s Office Letter of Non-Compliance.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #93080) found that the Assisted Living Facility failed to correct seven fire and life safety violations from previous inspections dated 02/21/2023 and 04/12/2023. The Administrator acknowledged awareness of the issues and intent to complete repairs.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with licensing laws due to failure to correct seven fire and life safety violations from previous inspections. The Administrator acknowledged awareness of the compliance issues and plans to complete repairs.
Deficiencies (8)
WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The Assisted Living Facility failed to comply with the Washington State Patrol Office of State Fire Marshal by not correcting seven fire and life safety violations, placing 29 residents, staff, and visitors at risk.
IFC 0405.5 The ALF failed to provide documentation of fire drills once per shift per quarter.
IFC 706.1 The ALF failed to provide documentation of a 4-year inspection of fire/smoke dampers.
IFC 903.5 The ALF failed to provide documentation of a 5-year fire department connection hydro testing.
IFC 904.1.1 The ALF failed to provide documentation showing service technician for kitchen suppression system holds ICC/NAFED certification.
IFC 904.12.5.2 The ALF failed to provide documentation showing second semi-annual servicing for 2022 of kitchen suppression system.
IFC 904.12.5.3 The ALF failed to provide documentation showing annual replacement of fusible links for kitchen suppression system.
IFC 904.8.3 The ALF failed to provide documentation for smoke detectors sensitivity test.
Report Facts
Total residents: 29
Number of violations not corrected: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hauk | Complaint Investigator | Conducted the complaint investigation and on-site verification |
| Staff A | Administrator | Acknowledged awareness of non-compliance during interview |
Inspection Report — Aug 2, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Aug 2, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the residential care facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to fire safety documentation and maintenance, including failure to provide required fire drill records, extension cord misuse, missing cleaning and inspection documentation, and lack of certification for service personnel. Many deficiencies remain uncorrected, resulting in a disapproved status.
Deficiencies (17)
IFC 0405.5 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire drills were conducted once per shift per quarter of 2022.
IFC 604.5 2018 - Facility failed to maintain extension cords in garage; extension cords were used as permanent wiring.
IFC 607.3.3 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing 1st and 2nd semi-annual hood cleaning.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility failed to provide documentation showing annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction.
IFC 706.1 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing 4-year inspection of fire/smoke dampers.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation for sprinkler system including annual inspection report, 5-year internal pipe testing, 3-year dry system full flow trip test, annual trip test, 5-year backflow internal pipe, 5-year fire department connection hydro testing, and quarterly inspections.
IFC 904.1.1 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility failed to provide documentation showing service technician for kitchen suppression system holds ICC/NAFED certification.
IFC 904.12.5.2 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing second semi-annual servicing for 2022 of kitchen suppression system.
IFC 904.12.5.3 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing annual replacement of fusible links for kitchen suppression system.
IFC 907.10.1 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire alarm system service technician holds NICET II or ESA/NTS certification.
IFC 907.8 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation for fire alarm system including annual inspection report and monthly inspection of smoke alarms.
IFC 907.8.3 2012, 2015, 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation for smoke detectors including sensitivity test and nuisance log.
IFC 915.6 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing testing and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms and failed to maintain CO alarms in kitchen and TV room at Lincoln Vista building.
IFC 1031.10.1 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing 30-second monthly activation test of exit signs and emergency lights.
IFC 1031.10.2 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation showing 90-minute annual activation test of exit signs and emergency lights.
IFC 1203.4 2018 - Facility failed to provide documentation for generator including annual servicing, log of weekly inspections, and log of monthly 30-minute full load test.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility failed to provide documentation showing annual fire door inspection.
Report Facts
Extension cords: 2
Fire drills frequency: 4
Hood cleaning frequency: 2
Fire door inspection frequency: 1
Inspection Report — Jun 15, 2023
Enforcement
Date: Jun 15, 2023
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This document is a formal notice of civil fines following a follow-up visit conducted by the Department of Social and Health Services Residential Care Services at The Kenney assisted living facility on June 15, 2023.
Findings
The report details multiple uncorrected and recurring deficiencies related to resident care, staff background checks, emergency preparedness, and respiratory protection program implementation. These deficiencies placed residents and staff at risk and resulted in civil fines totaling $1,700.
Deficiencies (5)
WAC 388-78A-2090 (6)(a)(c)(7)(c)(i)(ii) Full assessment topics. The licensee failed to screen and document special needs related to dementia for one resident, risking improper care and deteriorating health.
WAC 388-78A-2140 (1)(a)(iii)(2)(a)(b)(5) Negotiated service agreement contents. The licensee failed to develop a Negotiated Service Agreement defining roles and alternate plans for a Private Caregiver for one resident and failed to document behavioral interventions for another, risking proper care.
WAC 388-78A-2466 (1)(a)(b)(2) Background checks—Washington state name and date of birth background check—Valid for two years—National fingerprint background check—Valid indefinitely. The licensee failed to ensure two agency staff had valid background checks, placing 31 residents at risk.
WAC 388-78A-2700 (1)(g)(i)(iv)(v) Emergency and disaster preparedness. The licensee failed to include staff responsibilities, alternate resident accommodations, and provision of food and medications in the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Manual, risking 31 residents' health during emergencies.
WAC 388-78A-2730 (1)(a)(b) Licensee's responsibilities. The licensee failed to implement the Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit-testing for staff, placing 31 residents, staff, and visitors at risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 1700
Residents at risk: 31
Agency staff without valid background checks: 2
Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2023
Enforcement
Date: Apr 7, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a full investigation at the assisted living facility The Kenney, resulting in the imposition of civil fines due to regulatory violations.
Findings
The report details recurring deficiencies related to service agreement planning, medication availability, and nurse delegation, resulting in civil fines totaling $1,100. All cited violations are recurring and have been previously cited multiple times.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2130 (3)(b) Service agreement planning. The licensee failed to review and update a Negotiated Service Agreement for one resident to reflect current care needs, placing the resident at risk for improper care.
WAC 388-78A-2240 Nonavailability of medications. The licensee failed to obtain prescribed medications timely for two residents, resulting in them not receiving medications as prescribed.
WAC 388-78A-2320 (20(b)(3)(c) Intermittent nursing services systems. The licensee failed to follow nurse delegation criteria for one resident, resulting in non-licensed staff administering medication without proper training, placing the resident at risk.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 1100
Civil fine: 300
Civil fine: 500
Civil fine: 300
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