Inspection Reports for
Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West
1010 SW 134th St, Burien, WA 98146, United States, WA, 98146
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Inspection Report — May 13, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 13, 2026
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The inspection was conducted in response to complaint #223049 regarding false fire alarm notifications from the fire panel at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint #223049 alleged false fire alarm notifications. Investigation confirmed the issue with the fire panel sending false alarms. The fire alarm system and sprinkler system remained functional. No violations were cited.
Findings
The fire alarm panel was sending false notifications and required replacement parts. The building was placed on fire-watch during repairs. No injuries were reported and no IFC violations were observed at the time of inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 27, 2026
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 27, 2026
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up inspection of Eldorado West Retirement Community 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. Previous deficiencies cited in various WAC codes were corrected.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 9
Residents served: 88
Inspection Report — Dec 16, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Dec 16, 2025
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This report is the result of 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 fire and life safety deficiencies cited. Documentation was missing for emergency drills, fire door inspections, and power tests, and several physical deficiencies such as blocked egress, open fire doors, and unsecured compressed gas cylinders were observed.
Deficiencies (9)
IFC 315.2.1 (2021) - Storage shall be maintained 2 feet or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas or 18 inches below sprinkler heads in sprinklered areas. Combustible materials were found within 18 inches of a sprinkler head in the kitchen near the back door.
IFC 315.3.2 (2021) - Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and ramps. The path of egress near room 38 on the ground floor was blocked with chairs.
IFC 405.5 (2021) - Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate emergencies. Documentation confirming staff shift times, fire drill events, and drill challenges was not provided.
IFC 701.6 (2021) - The owner shall maintain an inventory of fire-resistance-rated construction and inspection records. The facility lacked detailed documentation and maps of fire-rated construction locations and inspection reports.
IFC 705.2 (2021) - Opening protective assemblies shall be inspected and maintained. Multiple fire doors on the 1st and 2nd floors were held open, did not latch, or needed adjustment.
NFPA 80.5.2 - Fire doors shall have labels visible, no open holes, and be in working order. The report lists detailed inspection criteria but does not note specific violations here.
IFC 903.5.2 (2021) - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained. A missing escutcheon was observed in the employee break room on the 1st floor.
IFC 1031.10.2 (2021) - Battery-powered emergency lighting equipment shall be tested annually for at least 90 minutes. Documentation of the annual 90 minute power test was not provided.
IFC 5303.5 (2021) - Compressed gas containers shall be secured against accidental dislodgement. Three loose cylinder tanks were found in resident room 204 on the 2nd floor.
Report Facts
Loose cylinder tanks observed: 3
Inspection Report — Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 10, 2025
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (#174597) regarding a sewage leak and power outage at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint #174597 alleged a sewage leak and power outage. The investigation confirmed the drainage pipe backup and power loss but found no violations. The complaint was effectively addressed with no injuries or evacuations.
Findings
The inspection found that the facility experienced a drainage pipe backup and a power loss on April 9, 2025. The facility implemented a fire watch and moved residents to empty rooms during maintenance. No IFC violations were observed and the issue was being repaired.
Report Facts
Fire watch interval: 15
Inspection Report — Oct 9, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 9, 2024
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint of a fire alarm at El Dorado West Retirement Community.
Complaint Details
Complaint #150033 alleged a fire alarm incident. Investigation found a sprinkler system failure triggered the alarm with no fire or injuries. The allegation was unsubstantiated as no violations were found.
Findings
The fire alarm was investigated and found to be caused by a sprinkler system failure. The fire department responded but there was no fire. The facility contractor inspected and confirmed the system was operating normally. No IFC violations were observed and the facility was approved.
Inspection Report — Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 12, 2024
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (#146301) regarding a power outage at El Dorado West Retirement Community.
Complaint Details
Complaint #146301 was investigated concerning a power outage. The allegation was not substantiated as no violations were found during the inspection.
Findings
The facility experienced a power outage on September 9, 2024, which lasted approximately from 9:40 am to 12:30 pm. The facility initiated a fire watch at 15-minute intervals, completed door checks and safety checks, and returned to normal operations with no violations found.
Report Facts
Power outage duration (hours): 2.83
Fire watch interval (minutes): 15
Inspection Report — Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 18, 2024
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint about an emergency fire door being propped open and concerns about items stored in closets near the ceiling.
Complaint Details
Complaint #136557 alleged fire door concerns including an emergency fire door being propped open and storage items near the ceiling. The complaint was investigated and found unsubstantiated with no violations observed.
Findings
No violations were observed during the inspection. The emergency exit door was closed upon arrival and staff were educated about propping doors. Storage closets had no high pile storage.
Report Facts
Number evacuated: 0
Injuries: 0
Inspection Report — Jan 31, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 31, 2024
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The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 01/31/2024 due to complaints regarding the facility's refusal to accept a resident back after hospital discharge and related resident rights issues.
Complaint Details
This complaint investigation involved three complaint numbers (109857, 110614, 111529) all related to the facility refusing to accept a resident back after hospital discharge. The investigation substantiated the allegations, resulting in citations and consultation for correction.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility initially denied the resident's right to return after hospital discharge and sent the resident to the hospital without explanation. The facility later reconsidered and allowed the resident to return. Consultations were issued for the initial failed practice, and citations were written for the identified provider practice failures.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2660 Resident rights. The assisted living facility must promote and protect the residents' exercise of all rights granted under chapter 70.129 RCW. The facility denied a resident's right to leave unsupervised and refused to accept the resident back after hospital discharge without explanation.
Report Facts
Total residents: 64
Resident sample size: 1
Closed records sample size: 0
Inspection Report — Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 31, 2023
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint regarding a power outage at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint #102247 involved a power outage. The investigation found no violations and confirmed the facility managed the situation appropriately with a fire watch.
Findings
All systems were found to be working properly. The facility conducted a fire watch immediately and reported no violations at the time of inspection.
Inspection Report — Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 24, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a complaint investigation regarding a fire alarm and sprinkler system error reported at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint #75905 alleged fire alarm and sprinkler system errors. The investigation found the fire alarm currently working correctly but the west side of the building lacked sprinkler coverage due to two air compressor sensors being out. The facility failed to provide fire watch documentation and must continue fire watch until the system is fully restored.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The current inspection found no outstanding violations and approved the facility.
Inspection Report — Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 12, 2023
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (#65435) regarding a widespread power outage at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint #65435 concerned a power outage. The complaint was investigated and no violations were found.
Findings
The facility lost power for several hours and conducted a fire watch despite the system working. Power was restored and services resumed. No violations were observed during the inspection.
Report Facts
Number of injuries: 0
Number evacuated: 0
Inspection Report — Nov 17, 2022
Life Safety
Date: Nov 17, 2022
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire and life safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The current inspection found no outstanding deficiencies.
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