Inspection Reports for
Cogir of Bothell Memory Care
10605 NE 185th St, Bothell, WA 98011, United States, WA, 98011
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Inspection Report — Jul 8, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Jul 8, 2026
Visit Reason
This report is for the annual inspection for fire and life safety at Cogir of Bothell.
Findings
The inspection found multiple fire and life safety deficiencies, including lack of a fire safety plan, missing documentation for damper corrections, failed fire alarm components, and missing emergency lighting and fire drill documentation. Several violations were corrected on site, but key issues remain uncorrected, resulting in a disapproved status.
Deficiencies (18)
IFC 315.3.2 2021 Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and ramps. Combustible materials in the means of egress during construction, demolition, remodeling or alterations shall comply with Section 3311.3.
IFC 403.9.2.4 2021 WAC 51-54A The facility could not produce a fire safety plan as required for Group I-1 Condition 2 occupancies.
IFC 603.1 2021 Electrical equipment, wiring and systems required by this code shall be installed, used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and Sections 603.2 through 603.10.
IFC 603.4 2021 Working space and clearances around electrical equipment shall be provided. The following area had items within 36 inches of the electrical panels: Electrical room by staff lounge.
IFC 603.5 2021 The construction and use of current taps and relocatable power taps shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 and this code.
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 not be affixed to structures or extended through walls, ceilings, floors, or under doors or floor coverings.
IFC 606.4 2021 Gas-fired commercial cooking appliances installed on casters shall be connected with an appliance connector and movement limited by a restraining device. The kitchen gas fed appliances are not tethered to the wall.
IFC 705.2 2021 Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. Fire doors and smoke and draft control doors shall not be blocked or obstructed.
IFC 706.1 2018 Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. The facility could not produce documentation of damper corrections from the report dated 4/2024.
IFC 903.5 2021 Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.
IFC 904.5 2021 Wet-chemical extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 17A and their listing.
IFC 906.2 2021 Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10.
IFC 907.8 2021 The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.5 and NFPA 72. The fire alarm report dated 4/30/25 had deficiencies without documentation of correction: 2nd floor dialer battery failed, 1st floor NAC panel next to FACP failed.
IFC 0915.5.1 2021 Carbon monoxide detection systems shall comply with NFPA 720 and be listed in accordance with UL 2075.
IFC 1013.1 2021 Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel.
IFC 1032.10.1 2021 Emergency lighting equipment shall be tested monthly for a duration of not less than 30 seconds.
IFC 1031.10.2 2021 Battery-powered emergency lighting equipment shall be tested annually by operating the equipment on battery power for not less than 90 minutes. The facility could not produce a 90 minute test for the annual testing of emergency lights and exit signs.
WAC 212-12-044 The facility could not produce any fire drills that include the activation of alarms. At least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills shall be held every year in Group I, Group E, and Group R2 Occupancies licensed by the state.
Inspection Report — Dec 23, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 23, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department conducted 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 (3)
WAC 388-78A-2400 Protection of resident records. The assisted living facility failed to protect confidential resident information by attaching a staff/resident identifier list to the full inspection report binder and forwarding confidential resident information and clinical records to an unknown email recipient.
WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The assisted living facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 staff members completed required tuberculosis testing within three days of employment, placing 52 residents at risk of exposure to a communicable disease.
WAC 388-78A-2470 Background check Employment-disqualifying information Disqualifying negative actions. The assisted living facility employed a staff member with disqualifying background check information who had unsupervised access to residents, placing 52 residents at risk for possible abuse or neglect.
Report Facts
Residents at risk: 52
Staff members involved: 5
Staff members involved: 1
Inspection Report — Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following an allegation that a named resident was found on the floor, without breath and pulseless, at the Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegation number 192845 regarding a resident found unresponsive on the floor. The investigation confirmed the facility failed to maintain current CPR certification for staff, substantiating the complaint and resulting in a citation.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to ensure all staff had current CPR certifications as required by policy. A citation was written for this deficiency. The facility did not meet the training and certification requirements for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d) - The assisted living facility failed to ensure all staff had current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification as required by policy. This failure placed all 50 residents at risk of not receiving life-saving measures from uncertified staff.
Report Facts
Total residents: 50
Resident sample size: 1
Inspection Report — Jun 18, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jun 18, 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 06/18/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2100 Ongoing assessments. The facility failed to complete an ongoing assessment for a new skin issue and change to diet order for 1 of 8 sampled residents, placing the resident at risk for worsening health issues.
WAC 388-78A-2140 Negotiated service agreement contents. The facility failed to identify and document clearly defined roles and responsibilities of the hospice provider and interventions to monitor risks related to medication for sampled residents, placing them at risk for not receiving necessary care.
WAC 388-78A-2305 Food sanitation. The facility failed to have a system in place to ensure ready-to-eat food was labeled, dated, unexpired, and safe for residents to consume, placing 36 residents at risk for acquiring food-borne illness.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 8
Memory care residents: 36
Inspection Report — Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 7, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility due to multiple complaints including resident COVID-19 positive cases and concerns about staff care practices.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations that a resident tested positive for COVID-19, a resident was found on the floor after monitoring system activation, and a staff member failed to provide incontinence care and did not wear proper PPE. The staff member was terminated, and citations were issued for failure to implement COVID-19 policies.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to fully implement its COVID-19 policy requiring staff to wear masks and appropriate PPE during an outbreak. Additionally, a staff member was terminated for improper care related to a resident found on the floor and failure to provide incontinence care. Citations were written for these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2600 - The Assisted Living Facility failed to implement their COVID-19 policy requiring all staff to wear masks while in the community during an outbreak, placing residents at risk of exposure to a communicable virus.
Report Facts
Total residents: 37
Resident sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Apr 6, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Apr 6, 2023
Visit Reason
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 as of the inspection on 04/06/2023. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Deficiencies (11)
IFC 315.3.3 2018 - Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms or in fire command centers as specified in Section 508.1.5.
IFC 0405.5 2018 - Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills including identity of the person conducting the drill, date and time, notification method, employees on duty, number of occupants evacuated, special conditions, problems, weather conditions, and time required to complete evacuation.
IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction and ensure proper inspection and repair records are maintained.
IFC 703.1 2018 - Materials and firestop systems used to protect membrane and through penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction shall be maintained to resist passage of smoke and securely attached or bonded without openings visible through or into the cavity.
IFC 705.2.4 2018 - Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically.
IFC 906.6 2015, 2018 - Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured and means shall be provided to indicate their locations.
IFC 907.8.3 2012, 2015, 2018 - Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter, with calibration tests performed as required.
IFC 915.6 2018 - Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems shall be maintained and replaced if inoperable or producing end-of-life signals.
IFC 1031.10.1 2018 - Emergency lighting equipment shall be tested monthly for at least 30 seconds by manual or automated self-testing and inspected visually for trouble indicators.
IFC 5303.5.3 2018 - Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling by contact, vibration or seismic activity using approved methods.
WAC 212-12-040 2020 - All occupancies shall develop and maintain a written fire safety, evacuation, and lockdown plan including actions to take when discovering a fire and methods of sounding an alarm.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled: May 3, 2023
Inspection Report — Dec 16, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 16, 2022
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 licensing law violations were corrected.
Deficiencies (7)
WAC 388-78A-2320 Intermittent nursing services systems. The facility failed to ensure Nurse Delegation was in place for 1 sampled resident receiving blood sugar checks by unlicensed staff and lacked written consent for another resident receiving nurse delegation services.
WAC 388-78A-2090 Full assessment topics. The facility failed to assess the need, use, and safe operation of a Tilt in Space wheelchair for 1 sampled resident, placing the resident at risk of injury.
WAC 388-78A-2100 On-going assessments. The facility failed to reassess 1 sampled resident for current health status, care needs, and fall risk after multiple falls and injuries.
WAC 388-78A-2130 Service agreement planning. The facility failed to review and update the Negotiated Service Agreement for 1 sampled resident to reflect current care and service needs.
WAC 388-78A-2140 Negotiated service agreement contents. The facility failed to develop NSAs that included interventions and information to meet specific individualized care needs for 5 sampled residents.
WAC 388-78A-2210 Medication services. The facility failed to implement systems to promote safe medication services for 1 sampled resident who required staff assistance with medications, including incomplete medication administration documentation.
WAC 388-78A-2620 Pets. The facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 pets had up-to-date immunizations and veterinary certification of being free of diseases transmittable to humans.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 7
Sampled residents: 33
Missed blood sugar checks: 2
Fall risk score: 80
Fall risk score: 55
Fall risk score: 40
Fall risk score: 65
Number of pets: 5
Pets without up-to-date immunizations: 2
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