Inspection Reports for Aegis Living Ballard

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 04/02/2025 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, indicating that previously cited deficiencies related to negotiated service agreement contents were corrected.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding an alleged physical assault between two residents at the assisted living facility.

The investigation found that the facility failed to immediately report a physical abuse incident involving two residents to law enforcement, causing a delay in criminal investigation and placing a resident at risk. The facility separated the residents and reported to the department but did not notify local police as required.

The complaint involved Resident 1 following Resident 2 to her apartment and attempting to kiss her. When Resident 2 resisted, Resident 1 struck and choked Resident 2. The facility failed to report the physical assault to the local police department as required. The complaint was substantiated with deficient practice identified.

The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding a Named Resident who had a seizure after missing five doses of seizure medication due to medication unavailability.

The facility failed to ensure the availability of physician-ordered anti-seizure medication for one resident, resulting in missed doses and a subsequent seizure. The facility did not implement its medication refill and emergency supply protocols properly.

The complaint involved a Named Resident who had a seizure in the dining room and missed five doses of seizure medication due to medication unavailability. The investigation confirmed the medication was not available and the facility failed to obtain emergency refills as required.