Inspection Reports for
The Lakeshore
11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178, United States, WA, 98178
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Inspection Report — Apr 3, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Apr 3, 2026
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 04/03/2026 to determine compliance.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.
Inspection Report — Apr 1, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Apr 1, 2026
Visit Reason
This was an unannounced fire and life safety re-certification survey conducted to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance at the time of inspection with multiple deficiencies noted, including damaged electrical receptacles, blocked electrical panels, missing documentation for fire drills and system maintenance, and unsecured compressed gas tanks.
Deficiencies (11)
IFC 603.2.1 (2021) - Electrical wiring, devices, equipment and appliances that are modified or damaged and constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used until repaired or replaced. The kitchen has a broken receptacle in the prep area.
IFC 603.4 (2021) - Working space and clearances around electrical equipment shall meet NFPA 70 requirements. The trash room and kitchen have blocked electrical panels.
IFC 603.6 (2021) - Extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring and must be listed and labeled. The community relations office has two extension cords in use and an appliance plugged into a power strip.
IFC 705.2 (2021) - Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies and smoke barriers shall be inspected and maintained. Last tested was 2/2025 and report failed to show residents room doors.
IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - Swinging fire doors shall close and latch automatically. Doors in rooms 313 and 217 would not latch.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained with documentation. Annual forward flow test and prior report from 11/18/2025 showed deficiencies needing resolution.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) - Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced every six months with inspection certificates. Second semi-annual service report after 5/6/2025 was not provided.
IFC 0915.1 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed and maintained. Missing alarms in corridors/common areas with HVAC duct work require verification or documentation.
IFC 1203.4 (2021) - Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained with documentation. Annual service report was not provided.
IFC 5303.5 (2021) - Compressed gas containers shall be secured against accidental dislodgement and unauthorized access. Four loose tanks were observed in the kitchen area.
WAC 212-12-044 - At least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills shall be held yearly with documentation. Facility cannot provide documentation for twelve drills in the previous 12 months; multiple shifts missing drills.
Report Facts
Loose compressed gas tanks: 4
Missing fire drills: 12
Missing fire drills by shift: 4
Doors not latching: 2
Extension cords in use: 2
Inspection Report — Aug 6, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Aug 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 08/06/2025.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Sep 5, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Sep 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 09/05/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 10
Sampled residents: 2
Sampled residents: 4
Inspection Report — Mar 27, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 27, 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 the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2466-1-a, WAC 388-78A-2466-1-b, WAC 388-78A-2466-1 - Background checks were previously deficient but have now been corrected as verified by the Department.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 9
Total current residents: 41
Inspection Report — Mar 7, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Mar 7, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code deficiencies were cited, including unapproved multi plug adapters, missing documentation for inspections and maintenance, fire doors not closing properly, and expired fire extinguishers. The facility was disapproved due to these outstanding violations.
Deficiencies (20)
IFC 604.3 2018 - The electrical panel in the 3rd floor storage room has not been maintained.
IFC 604.4 2018 - Unapproved multi plug adapters were found in the tool room by 201 and the office in the kitchen on the 1st floor.
IFC 604.6 2018 - The Coffee room on the 2nd floor has an opening in the ceiling where a smoke detector was removed.
IFC 607.3.3.3 2018 - The facility was unable to provide documentation for their annual and semi-annual hood cleaning.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - The facility was unable to provide record of their annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs for all fire-resistant-rated construction.
IFC 703.1 2018 - The Trash / Recycle room on the 2nd floor has open conduits.
IFC 705.2 2018 - The facility was unable to provide inventory record of their annual inspection and/or repairs for all fire-resistant-rated doors. Facility stated the doors were inspected but did not log it.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 - Multiple fire doors did not close or latch properly when tested, including doors by rooms 318, 315, 310, 302, 205, 203, 210, and 105.
IFC 706.1 2018 - The facility's last damper testing from 2019 shows they are overdue for their next fire/smoke damper testing. Inspection reports must verify no deficiencies or document corrections.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - The facility's annual sprinkler report states they have multiple deficiencies.
IFC 904.5.2 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - The facility needs a heat survey for the commercial hood to determine the required fusible link rating. Five 450 degree links are currently in place.
IFC 906.2 2015, 2018 - Out of date fire extinguishers were found in the wellness room back door and generator area outside.
IFC 907.1 2012, 2015, 2018 - The facility has a fire alarm breaker that was not securely locked out in the electrical panel in the Fire Alarm panel room on the ground floor.
IFC 907.8.3 2012, 2015, 2018 - The facility's fire alarm report shows a yellow tag due to the smoke sensitivity test being overdue, scheduled for June 2023.
IFC 915.6 2018 - The facility was unable to provide documentation showing testing of their carbon monoxide detectors in the past 12 months.
IFC 1031.10.1 2018 - The facility failed to provide documentation showing 30-second monthly testing of emergency lighting in the last 12 months.
IFC 1031.10.2 2018 - The facility failed to have annual 90 minute power test documentation readily available at the time of inspection.
IFC 1203.4.3 2018 - The facility has not conducted or documented required weekly/visual inspections of the generator as required by NFPA 110 for the last 12 months.
NFPA 80 - The facility failed to label, identify, and inventory their fire doors.
WAC 212-12-044 - The facility was not able to provide documentation for the completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months.
Report Facts
Number of 450 degree fusible links: 5
Number of planned fire drills required: 12
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