Inspection Reports for
The Terrace at Beverly Lake
524 75th St SE, Everett, WA 98203, United States, WA, 98203
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Inspection Report — Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 16, 2026
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by allegations of insufficient staffing, failure to follow offloading education, and inadequate skin care and toileting for chairfast residents to prevent pressure injuries.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #220586) alleged insufficient staffing, failure to follow offloading education, and inadequate skin care for chairfast residents. The investigation substantiated the failure to assess and manage a pressure injury for one resident, resulting in citations. Staffing and offloading education allegations were not substantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility followed staffing requirements but failed to conduct an assessment and provide proper wound care for one resident with a pressure injury. Citations were issued for these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2100 Ongoing assessments. The facility failed to assess, consistently monitor, and take necessary action to address a pressure injury for one resident, resulting in delayed wound care and risk of complications.
Report Facts
Total residents: 44
Resident sample size: 4
Inspection Report — Oct 10, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 10, 2025
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This was a follow-up inspection of an Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to housekeeping and facility cleanliness.
Complaint Details
The original complaint investigation (08/13/2025 through 08/19/2025) alleged multiple issues including insufficient PPE supplies, damaged housekeeping carts, lack of door stoppers, residents walking barefoot on wet floors, unsanitary resident rooms, and inadequate hygiene. The investigation substantiated a failed practice related to housekeeping and cleanliness but found no issues with PPE, housekeeping carts, door stoppers, barefoot residents, or hygiene. The follow-up inspection on 10/10/2025 found all deficiencies corrected.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies; previously cited issues with housekeeping and facility cleanliness were corrected. The facility now provides a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents as required.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2170 (2) (b) - The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment in resident living areas, including common bathrooms and activity rooms. This deficiency was corrected as confirmed by the follow-up inspection.
Report Facts
Total residents: 41
Resident sample size: 4
Closed records sample size: 1
Common bathrooms not clean: 8
Common bathrooms total: 17
Inspection Report — Oct 9, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Oct 9, 2025
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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 Terrace at Beverly Lake assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility was cited for uncorrected deficiencies related to staff training and failure to notify the Department of Health Construction Review Services prior to renovations. These violations placed residents and others at risk and resulted in civil fines totaling $1,800.
Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d) Training and home care aide certification requirements. The licensee failed to ensure one staff member completed First Aid training within 30 days of hire, placing residents at risk from unqualified staff.
WAC 388-78A-2850 (1)(b)(i)(ii)(iv)(vi) Required reviews of building plans. The licensee failed to notify the Department of Health Construction Review Services prior to renovating 16 common area bathrooms and failed to make the required payment, preventing proper review and approval.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 1800
Civil fine amount: 800
Civil fine amount: 1000
Number of bathrooms renovated: 16
Inspection Report — Sep 10, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Sep 10, 2025
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at the assisted living facility, The Terrace at Beverly Lake, which resulted in the imposition of a civil fine due to regulatory violations.
Complaint Details
This was a complaint investigation triggered by allegations related to fall prevention. The investigation confirmed the violation leading to a civil fine.
Findings
The facility was fined $400 for failing to investigate and document appropriate measures to prevent future falls after three residents experienced falls. This violation was recurring from previous citations.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2371 (1)(3) Investigations. The licensee failed to investigate and document appropriate measures to prevent future falls when three residents had falls. This failure placed all three residents at risk for harm.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 400
Number of residents with falls: 3
Inspection Report — Sep 9, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Sep 9, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was disapproved on 08/27/2025 but the latest inspection on 09/09/2025 shows all prior violations corrected and the approval status is Approved.
Deficiencies (20)
IFC 0305.1 2021 Clearance between ignition sources, such as luminaries, heaters, flame-producing devices and combustible materials, shall be maintained in an approved manner.
IFC 603.2 2021 Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical hazards. Conditions that constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall be abated.
IFC 603.2.2 2021 Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes.
IFC 0603.5.1 2021 Listing. Relocatable power taps shall be listed in accordance with UL 1363. Current taps shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 498A.
IFC 701.6 2021 The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction, visually inspect annually, and properly repair or replace damaged elements. Records of inspections and repairs shall be maintained.
IFC 705.2 2021 Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies and smoke barriers shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. Fire doors and smoke and draft control doors shall not be blocked or obstructed.
IFC 705.2.4 2021 Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically.
IFC 903.5 2021 Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.
IFC 904.13.5.2 2021 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every six months and after activation. Inspection certificates shall be forwarded to the fire code official.
IFC 906.2 2021 Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and this section.
IFC 906.6 2021 Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. Means shall be provided to indicate locations where visual obstruction cannot be avoided.
IFC 906.7 2021 Hand-held portable fire extinguishers shall be installed on hangers or brackets securely anchored to the mounting surface per manufacturer's instructions.
IFC 907.4.2.6 2021 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be provided with ready access, unobstructed, unobscured and visible at all times.
IFC 907.8 2021 The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and detection systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 72. Records shall be maintained.
IFC 907.8.3 2021 Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter, with records maintained. Calibration tests shall be performed where nuisance alarms increase.
IFC 915.6 2021 WAC Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems shall be maintained per NFPA 72. Inoperable alarms or those producing end-of-life signals shall be replaced.
IFC 1010.2.4 2021 WAC 51-54A Locking devices are permitted on doors to balconies, decks, or other exterior spaces of 250 square feet or less serving private office spaces.
IFC 1032.10.1 2021 Emergency lighting equipment shall be tested monthly for not less than 30 seconds, manually or by automated self-testing, with visual inspections for trouble indicators.
IFC 1031.10.2 2021 Battery-powered emergency lighting equipment shall be tested annually by operating on battery power for not less than 90 minutes.
IFC 1203.4 2021 Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained per NFPA 110 and NFPA 111 to supply service within the specified time and duration.
Report Facts
Number of violations corrected: 20
Inspection Report — Aug 19, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Aug 19, 2025
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This document is a formal notice of civil fines imposed following a follow-up visit conducted on August 19, 2025, at The Terrace at Beverly Lake assisted living facility due to uncorrected and recurring deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was cited for uncorrected deficiencies including failure to ensure staff completed required First Aid training and failure to notify the Department of Health Construction Review Services prior to renovations. These violations placed residents and others at risk and resulted in civil fines totaling $1,000.
Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d) Training and home care aide certification requirements. The licensee failed to ensure one staff member completed First Aid training within 30 days of hire, placing all 41 residents at risk for compromised care and safety.
WAC 388-78A-2850 (1)(b)(i)(ii)(iv)(vi) Required reviews of building plans. The licensee failed to notify the Department of Health Construction Review Services prior to renovating 16 common area bathrooms, preventing proper review and approval and placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of harm.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 400
Civil fine amount: 600
Total civil fines: 1000
Residents at risk: 41
Bathrooms renovated without notification: 16
Inspection Report — Aug 15, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 15, 2025
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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 resident rights and refund practices.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Compliance Determination #60867) was triggered by an allegation that the facility failed to refund a deceased resident's payment in a timely manner. The investigation confirmed the failure and issued a citation. The follow-up inspection found the deficiency corrected.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 08/15/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the previously cited deficiency regarding failure to refund a resident's payment was corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2040 (1) - The Assisted Living Facility failed to refund one resident's charges for rent, care, and services within thirty days after the resident's apartment was vacated following their death. This failure resulted in the resident's family not receiving timely payment for services not received.
Report Facts
Total residents: 41
Resident sample size: 3
Charge amount: 9753
Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 7, 2025
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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 infection control.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation from 08/21/2024 through 11/21/2024 involved two residents testing positive for COVID-19. The facility failed to have a respiratory protection program and failed to complete new and yearly N95 fit testing, resulting in citations for infection control violations.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 08/07/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the previously cited infection control deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2610 Infection control. The assisted living facility failed to ensure all staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of spreading communicable disease. This deficiency was recurring and uncorrected as of 04/21/2025.
WAC 388-78A-2610 Infection control. The facility lacked a written Respiratory Protection Program and failed to ensure all staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators as of 01/06/2025, placing residents and staff at risk of communicable disease.
WAC 388-78A-2610 Infection control. The Assisted Living Facility failed to have a written Respiratory Protection Program and ensure staff were updated and properly fit tested for N-95 respirators as of 11/21/2024, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of contracting and spreading communicable disease.
Report Facts
Staff requiring fit testing: 57
Residents at risk: 50
Staff fit tested: 12
Residents tested positive for COVID-19: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Executive Director | Named in findings related to fit testing delays and respiratory protection program implementation. |
| Staff B | Executive Director | Named in findings regarding lack of fit testing and respiratory protection program. |
| Staff C | Health Services Director | Named in complaint investigation describing COVID-19 cases and fit testing procedures. |
| Staff D | Resident Care Coordinator | Named in complaint investigation describing fit testing process and training deficiencies. |
Inspection Report — Jun 23, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Jun 23, 2025
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This document is a formal notice of civil fines following a follow-up visit conducted on June 23, 2025, due to uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on April 23, 2025.
Findings
The facility was cited for three uncorrected deficiencies related to staff training, service agreement signing, and failure to notify the Department of Health prior to renovations. These violations resulted in civil fines totaling $800.
Deficiencies (3)
WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d) Training and home care aide certification requirements. The licensee failed to ensure one staff completed First Aid training within 30 days of hire, placing all 47 residents at risk for compromised care and safety.
WAC 388-78A-2150 (1)(2)(3) Signing negotiated service agreement. The licensee failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement was signed at least annually by the resident or representative for one resident, risking unmet care needs.
WAC 388-78A-2850 (1)(i)(ii)(iv)(vi) Required reviews of building plans. The licensee failed to notify the Department of Health Construction Review Services prior to renovating 16 common area bathrooms, risking harm due to unsafe construction.
Report Facts
Civil fines total: 800
Residents at risk: 47
Bathrooms renovated: 16
Inspection Report — May 14, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 14, 2025
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The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility due to failure to notify the Department case managers upon the death of residents, which resulted in overpayments.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation referenced multiple complaint numbers and found that the facility failed to notify the Department case managers upon the death of residents, causing overpayments. The issue was corrected on site and payments were reverted. A protocol was created to prevent recurrence.
Findings
The Assisted Living Facility failed to notify the Home and Community Services case manager as required upon the death of residents, resulting in overpayments. The facility corrected the issue at the time of the visit and reverted the payments back, and created a protocol to ensure timely notification in the future.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2640 (2) (b) - The assisted living facility failed to notify the responsible agency as soon as possible upon the death of a resident, resulting in an overpayment.
Report Facts
Total residents: 44
Resident sample size: 6
Closed records sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Apr 21, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Apr 21, 2025
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This document is a follow-up visit resulting in the imposition of a civil fine due to recurring deficiencies related to infection control at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure 53 staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators, violating their Respiratory Protection Program and placing 45 residents, staff, and visitors at risk. This deficiency is recurring and uncorrected despite previous citations.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2610 (1) Infection control. The licensee failed to ensure 53 staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators, resulting in noncompliance with the Respiratory Protection Program and risk to residents, staff, and visitors.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 800
Staff not fit tested: 53
Residents at risk: 45
Inspection Report — Feb 21, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 21, 2025
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The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility based on complaint number 162049 regarding resident care and facility conditions.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of poor hygiene and care for a named resident, including dirty hands and nails, sleeping on a wet mattress, unclean clothes, weight loss, long toenails, and self-inflicted hair cutting. The investigation found these allegations unsubstantiated with no citations issued.
Findings
The investigation found that the named resident and sampled residents were generally clean and well cared for, with no failed provider practices identified. A consultation was written for housekeeping due to dirty rooms that were cleaned immediately. No citations were issued.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-3090 - The Assisted Living Facility failed to keep resident apartments clean and sanitary. Dirty rooms were cleaned immediately by housekeeping.
Report Facts
Total residents: 52
Resident sample size: 7
Weight loss: 4
Weight loss percentage: 3.2
Inspection Report — Jan 6, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Jan 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to The Terrace at Beverly Lake to assess compliance with infection control requirements and to enforce a civil fine based on identified deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to implement required infection control measures by not having a written Respiratory Protection Program and not ensuring all 57 staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators. This deficiency was recurring and uncorrected, resulting in a $600 civil fine.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2610 (1) Infection control. The licensee failed to have a written Respiratory Protection Program and did not ensure all staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators, risking communicable disease spread.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 600
Staff count: 57
Inspection Report — Aug 6, 2024
Life Safety
Date: Aug 6, 2024
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the residential care facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety equipment testing, maintenance, and documentation. Several violations were corrected on site, but key documentation for testing and maintenance of fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide systems was not provided, resulting in a disapproved status.
Deficiencies (11)
IFC 0305.1 2021 - Clearance between ignition sources such as luminaries, heaters, flame-producing devices and combustible materials shall be maintained in an approved manner.
IFC 0603.6 2021 - Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors.
IFC 0606.3.3 2021 - Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required by Sections 606.3.3.1 through 606.3.3.3.
IFC 0705.2.4 2021 - Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically.
IFC 0903.5 2021 - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual forward flow test in accordance with NFPA 25.
IFC 0906.2 2021 - Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. The facility does not have the key to access all the portable fire extinguishers. The required monthly maintenance for the portable fire extinguishers in the elevator equipment room has not been completed.
IFC 0907.8 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. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing. The power breaker #22 in panel E for the fire alarm system is missing locking device.
IFC 0907.8.3 2021 - Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the required smoke detector sensitivity testing.
IFC 0915.6 2021 WAC - Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detection systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 72. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
IFC 1003.6 2021 - The path of egress travel along a means of egress shall not be interrupted by any building element other than a means of egress component. There was a storage blocking the emergency exit access in the 2nd floor stairwell near 219.
IFC 1100 - Fire drills shall be held at least twelve planned and unannounced times in the previous 12 months. Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months. The following drills are missing: 1st Shift - Quarter 1, 2, and 4; 2nd Shift - Quarter 4; 3rd Shift - Quarter 1 and 4.
Report Facts
Missing fire drills: 6
Inspection Report — Jul 22, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 22, 2024
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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved an allegation that a staff member laid in bed with a resident to help them sleep. The facility suspended the staff member temporarily but failed to conduct or document a thorough investigation and did not provide requested records to the department. The allegation was determined by the facility to be unsubstantiated and the staff member was reinstated. The resident involved moved to a different care facility.
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 (2)
WAC 388-78A-2371 Investigations. The assisted living facility failed to complete a thorough investigation, document findings, and determine the circumstances of an allegation that a staff member laid in bed with a resident to help them sleep. This failure placed all residents at risk for abuse and compromised safety.
WAC 388-78A-3140 Responsibilities during inspections. The assisted living facility failed to provide requested documents to the department during a complaint investigation, preventing confirmation that an investigation was conducted and placing residents at risk of abuse.
Report Facts
Total residents: 47
Resident sample size: 4
Closed records sample size: 1
Inspection Report — Jun 12, 2024
Life Safety
Date: Jun 12, 2024
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety equipment maintenance, documentation, and fire drills. Several violations remain uncorrected, resulting in a disapproved status.
Deficiencies (11)
IFC 0305.1 2021 - Clearance between ignition sources and combustible materials shall be maintained. There was combustible material stored against the gas water heaters in the basement.
IFC 0603.6 2021 - Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring. There was an extension cord utilized as permanent wiring in room 217.
IFC 0606.3.3 2021 - Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at required intervals. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual hood cleaning.
IFC 0705.2.4 2021 - Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The attic access door near 214 was left open and multiple fire rated doors near rooms 217 and 113 would not close and latch from the fully open position.
IFC 0903.5 2021 - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained annually. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual forward flow test in accordance with NFPA 25.
IFC 0906.2 2021 - Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained per NFPA 10. The facility does not have keys to access all portable fire extinguishers and required monthly maintenance in the elevator equipment room has not been completed.
IFC 0907.8 2021 - Fire alarm and detection systems shall have maintenance and testing records. Facility is unable to provide documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing and the power breaker #22 in panel E for the fire alarm system is missing a locking device.
IFC 0907.8.3 2021 - Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked annually and every alternate year thereafter. Facility is unable to provide documentation for the required smoke detector sensitivity testing.
IFC 0915.6 2021 WAC - Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems shall be maintained. Facility is unable to provide documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
IFC 1003.6 2021 - Means of egress shall not be obstructed. There was a storage blocking the emergency exit access in the 2nd floor stairwell near 219.
Fire Drills - At least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills shall be held every year. Facility cannot provide documentation for completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months. Several drills are missing across shifts and quarters.
Report Facts
Missing fire drills: 7
Inspection Report — Aug 1, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Aug 1, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 08/01/2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility is currently approved with no open violations.
Inspection Report — Apr 24, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Apr 24, 2023
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The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to infection control.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation regarding named residents testing positive with COVID-19 and failure to follow infection control practices including lack of PPE outside isolation rooms and lack of N95 fit testing for staff.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 04/24/2023 found no deficiencies; all previously cited infection control deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2610 Infection control. The assisted living facility must institute appropriate infection control practices and provide all resident care and services according to current acceptable standards. The facility failed to follow infection control practices including placing isolation carts with PPE outside rooms of COVID-19 positive residents and ensuring staff were fit tested for N95 masks.
Report Facts
Total residents: 55
Resident sample size: 6
Staff not fit tested for N95 masks: 16
Residents tested positive for COVID-19: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Wesler Dumecquias | Community Complaint Investigator | Named as investigator who conducted complaint investigation and follow-up |
Inspection Report — Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 15, 2023
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding ten named residents experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and concerns about the circumstances surrounding the death of one resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Compliance Determination #19874) involved ten named residents with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The facility did not investigate these symptoms or the death of one resident, resulting in a failed provider practice and citations.
Findings
The facility failed to investigate and document the circumstances surrounding the symptoms and death of a resident, placing all residents at risk of abuse, neglect, and diminished quality of life. Citations were written for these failures.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2371 Investigations. The assisted living facility failed to investigate and document investigative actions and findings for alleged or suspected abuse, neglect, or incidents affecting resident health or life. This failure placed residents at risk and was evidenced by lack of investigation into symptoms and a resident's death.
Report Facts
Total residents: 55
Resident sample size: 10
Closed records sample size: 1
Staff experiencing symptoms: 15
Inspection Report — Jan 19, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 19, 2023
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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding an allegation that a resident received an injury while staff was attempting to perform a blood sugar test.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #63574) concerned an allegation that a resident was injured during a blood sugar test. The investigation found the facility failed to timely report the incident to law enforcement and the department, and failed to suspend the involved staff member during the investigation. Citations were issued for these failures.
Findings
The facility failed to report an incident of suspected physical abuse in a timely manner to the department and law enforcement, and failed to report the employee's certification status to the nursing assistants licensing board. The employee was allowed to continue working during the investigation. The department identified failed provider practices and issued citations.
Deficiencies (2)
WAC 388-78A-2630 Reporting abuse and neglect. The facility failed to report a suspected physical abuse injury for one resident to law enforcement and the department, placing residents at risk for harm and diminished quality of life.
WAC 388-78A-2450 Staff. The facility failed to protect residents by allowing a staff person suspected of abuse to continue working and not suspending the staff from the schedule during the investigation.
Report Facts
Total residents: 59
Resident sample size: 3
Inspection Report — Nov 2, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 2, 2022
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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 fire safety inspections.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation dated 07/26/2022 found that the facility failed to obtain approval a second time from the Fire Marshal, resulting in a citation under WAC 388-78A-2040 (2).
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 11/02/2022 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies under WAC 388-78A-2040-2 were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2040-2 The assisted living facility must have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal in order to be licensed. The facility failed to obtain approval in two annual Fire Marshal inspections in 2022, placing residents at risk in case of fire.
Report Facts
Total residents: 53
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