Inspection Reports for Apple Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Residence
1001 SENNA STREET, OMAK, WA, 98841
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Deficiencies (over 3 years)
2.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
63% better than Washington average
Washington average: 6.3 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
50 residents
Based on a July 2025 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 50
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding allegations of a resident making unwanted sexual advances towards other residents, including groping, kissing, and entering rooms without permission.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved a resident making unwanted sexual advances towards other residents, including groping, kissing, and entering rooms without permission. The investigation found substantiated failures in reporting and documentation related to suspected sexual abuse incidents.
Findings
The facility failed to report an instance of suspected sexual abuse to the department and law enforcement and failed to document the alleged perpetrator's history of sexually inappropriate behaviors in the negotiated service agreement. The facility also failed to include interventions in the resident's service agreement to prevent recurrence of such behaviors. Three staff members did not report the suspected sexual abuse, impacting two residents. The facility was found not in compliance with reporting abuse and neglect regulations.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to report suspected sexual abuse to the department and law enforcement as required by WAC 388-78A-2630.
Failed to document the alleged perpetrator's history of sexually inappropriate behaviors in the negotiated service agreement as required by WAC 388-78A-2140.
Report Facts
Total residents: 50
Resident sample size: 5
Staff sample size: 3
Residents impacted: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Wright | NCI Complaint Investigator | Conducted the on-site verification and investigation |
| Staff A | Resident Services Director | Interviewed regarding failure to report suspected sexual abuse |
| Staff B | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding failure to report suspected sexual abuse |
| Staff C | Executive Director | Interviewed and provided email communication regarding failure to report suspected sexual abuse |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Mar 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to complaint #170733 regarding the fire alarm system being out of service at Apple Springs Retirement & Assisted Living.
Complaint Details
Complaint #170733 involved a compressor failure in the fire alarm system. The fire department responded, no evacuation or injuries occurred, and the facility conducted a fire watch until repairs were completed. The complaint was investigated and findings were documented.
Findings
The fire alarm system experienced a compressor failure causing a trouble signal. The facility conducted a fire watch and repairs were made, but the facility failed to provide documentation of semi-annual fire alarm maintenance and repairs related to the outage.
Deficiencies (2)
The facility failed to provide documentation of the semi-annual fire alarm system maintenance scheduled within the past twelve months.
The facility failed to provide documentation of the repairs of the deficiencies to the fire alarm system noted from the system outage that occurred on 03/07/2025.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 170733
Next inspection scheduled: Apr 26, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Ely | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Devan Cooper | Executive Director | Interviewed during the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint regarding a fire system failure at Apple Springs Retirement & AL Residence.
Complaint Details
Complaint #156882 involved a fire system down due to an air compressor failure. The fire department confirmed the failure and water leakage in the sprinkler riser room. The system was repaired promptly with no harm or evacuation.
Findings
The inspection confirmed that an air compressor failed on 11/15/2024, causing the fire sprinkler system to be temporarily deactivated. The system was repaired and back in service by 11/16/2024. No evacuation occurred and no residents or staff were harmed during the outage.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 156882
Date of air compressor failure: Nov 15, 2024
Time of air compressor failure: 1815
Date system back in service: Nov 16, 2024
Time system back in service: 1115
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Ely | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Devan Cooper | ED | Authorized Facility Representative who signed the report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 13
Capacity: 49
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 27, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 08/27/2024 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies from a complaint investigation and full inspection conducted on 07/26/2024.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by complaint number 139871. The complaint investigation found the facility was not in compliance with licensing requirements related to nurse delegation consent and food safety.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to nurse delegation consent and food safety were corrected.
Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to obtain written consent for 6 of 6 residents who received nurse delegated services, resulting in nursing services provided prior to consent.
Facility failed to maintain safe refrigerator temperatures below 41°F for 1 of 3 kitchen refrigerators, placing residents at risk of food related illnesses.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 13
Total residents: 49
Refrigerator temperature exceedances: 67
Correction timeframe: 45
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Zbylski | ALF Licensor | Department staff who inspected the facility |
| Joy Pipgras | LTC Surveyor | Department staff who inspected the facility |
| Stephanie Jenks | Field Manager | Author of inspection letters and contact for clarifications |
| Staff E | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding lack of written consent for nurse delegated services |
| Staff F | Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding refrigerator temperature issues |
| Staff G | Cook | Interviewed regarding refrigerator temperature issues |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 49
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 21, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 08/21/2024 related to complaint number 140420 concerning resident rights.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation related to resident rights; substantiation status indicated by 'Failed Provider Practice Identified / Citation(s) Written'.
Findings
The facility provided clarification to residents regarding dining service delivery fees after concerns about access to dining due to fees and diagnoses. The facility had not charged the named resident and had plans for staff communication related to resident-led decision making. The facility ensured Medicaid residents were not responsible for additional fees related to room tray delivery. Consultation was provided under RCW 70.129.140(1)(5)(a).
Deficiencies (1)
Facility does not meet the Assisted Living Facility requirements related to resident rights and dining service fees.
Report Facts
Total residents: 49
Resident sample size: 6
Closed records sample size: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Sinclair | NCI Community Complaint Investigator | Investigator who conducted the complaint investigation |
| Stephanie Jenks | Field Manager | Signed letter regarding the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility on 01/27/2023 to verify compliance with fire safety regulations and to check correction of previous violations.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The inspection found no new violations on the 01/27/2023 visit.
Report Facts
Inspection date: Jan 27, 2023
Previous inspection date: Nov 29, 2022
Next inspection scheduled: Dec 29, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Maier | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Devan Cooper | ED | Owner or Owner's Representative who signed the report |
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