Inspection Reports for Artesian Place Assisted Living

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication storage and security.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, confirming that previously cited medication storage and security issues were corrected. The facility secured medications in locked compartments accessible only to designated staff.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility Artesian Place on 09/05/2025 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication services.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited medication service deficiencies were corrected. The facility had failed to ensure residents received medications as ordered and properly documented medication administration, placing residents at risk of medical complications.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Artesian Place to address previously cited deficiencies and enforce compliance, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine.

The licensee failed to secure medications for one resident, placing the resident at risk for improper medication administration and possible incorrect record keeping. This deficiency was previously cited and remains uncorrected.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Artesian Place to assess compliance and enforce corrective actions related to previously cited deficiencies.

The facility failed to ensure residents received medications as ordered and failed to document medications correctly for two residents, resulting in both residents not receiving medications as ordered and placing them at risk of medical complications. This deficiency was previously cited and remains uncorrected.

The document confirms the scheduling of a virtual Informal Dispute Resolution meeting on June 18, 2025, to discuss disputed citations from a Statement of Deficiencies dated April 29, 2025.

The letter does not contain inspection findings but lists the citations being disputed and the representatives participating in the IDR process.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a Full Inspection and Complaint Investigation at the assisted living facility Artesian Place on April 29, 2025.

The licensee failed to follow and implement safe food handling and storing practices in two areas, placing 54 residents at risk for food-borne illnesses. This deficiency was recurring, having been previously cited on three prior dates.

The visit was complaint-related and included a full inspection. The deficiency related to food sanitation was substantiated and resulted in a civil fine.

The document is an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) result addressing disputes raised by the facility in response to a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated April 29, 2025.

The IDR process reviewed materials, oral statements, and records related to the SOD. Several deficiencies were deleted, some upheld, and one withdrawn at IDR. There is no change to the previously imposed enforcement action.

The investigation was conducted due to a complaint related to discharge at Artesian Place Assisted Living Facility.

The investigation found no substantiated concern related to discharge. However, multiple deficiencies were identified including failures in food sanitation, maintenance, medication administration, staff training, resident service agreements, medication refusals, and medication availability.

Complaint related to discharge was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a renewal licensing inspection at the facility as part of the renewal process for licensed Assisted Living Facilities.

The inspection found that sensitivity testing is required for all smoke detectors. The facility's approval status was disapproved at the time of this inspection.

This document reports the results of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding disputed deficiencies from a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated 2024-05-09.

After review and consideration of materials, oral statements, and records, the decision was made not to change the original SOD report dated 2024-05-09.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 07/03/2024 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to food sanitation were corrected.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation triggered by a public report alleging the facility failed to administer medications to residents as prescribed.

The investigation found that facility staff did not follow policies for safe medication administration, leaving residents to take medications unattended after delivery. Medications were observed on the floor in a resident's room but documented as given, indicating failed practice.

Complaint involved quality of care/treatment regarding failure to administer medications as prescribed. The complaint was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citations written.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding allegations of financial exploitation and retaliation by facility management when staff or residents expressed concerns.

The investigation found that the facility failed to ensure residents and staff were not retaliated against for reporting concerns, resulting in a failed practice related to resident rights and dignity. The claims of financial exploitation were unable to be substantiated, but fear of retaliation was pervasive among residents and staff.

The complaint involved public reports of the facility failing to provide care and services as per resident contract and reports of retaliation by facility management against staff or residents who expressed concerns. The financial exploitation claims were unsubstantiated, but the facility was found to have failed to prevent retaliation, creating fear among residents and staff.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Artesian Place to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The licensee failed to properly store and label food in one kitchen, placing all 59 residents at risk for potential foodborne illness. This deficiency was uncorrected and recurring, previously cited on September 6, 2023, and May 19, 2023.

The investigation was conducted due to a public report alleging violation of resident rights and failure to ensure protected health information remained confidential at the Assisted Living Facility.

The investigation validated multiple HIPAA violations where resident information was discussed with non-employed persons, resulting in a substantiated claim and identification of failed provider practice.

Multiple staff interviews validated HIPAA violations for resident information. Resident information was discussed with non-employed persons. Claims substantiated. Failed practice identified.

The inspection was conducted due to a public complaint alleging that the facility refused to re-admit a resident after being sent to the hospital for evaluation.

The investigation found that the facility failed to provide a Discharge Notice/Letter to the resident or their representative after determining the resident exceeded the level of care the facility could safely provide. This failure resulted in the resident being discharged without proper notice and forced to find alternate placement.

Complaint involved a public report of the facility refusing to re-admit a resident after hospital evaluation. The complaint was substantiated with a failed practice identified.

The inspection was conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a renewal licensing inspection for the residential care facility Artesian Place.

The facility was found to have multiple violations including failure to provide required documentation for the automatic sprinkler system, failure to maintain sprinkler heads, failure to provide certification for fire-extinguishing system personnel, and failure to maintain fire door inspection and testing standards.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to Artesian Place to assess compliance and enforce corrective actions related to previously cited deficiencies.

The facility failed to prevent food contamination by serving expired and spoiled foods, did not ensure proper hand hygiene, and failed to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area. These deficiencies placed all 59 residents at risk for potential food borne illness and resulted in a civil fine.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at Artesian Place assisted living facility on May 19, 2023, due to allegations related to food sanitation violations.

The investigation found that the licensee failed to prevent food contamination by serving expired and spoiled foods, did not ensure proper hand hygiene during food preparation, and failed to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food preparation areas. These violations placed all 52 residents at risk for potential food borne illness.

Complaint investigation completed on May 19, 2023, resulting in a civil fine due to food sanitation violations placing residents at risk.

The inspection was conducted due to complaints alleging multiple falls of a resident prior to hospitalization, failure to follow medical provider orders regarding notification of abnormal blood pressures, and failure to notify the case manager of alleged falls.

The investigation found no failed practice related to falls or notification to the case manager, but identified a failed practice in medication administration where the facility failed to administer medications as prescribed to two residents, placing them at risk for side effects of low blood pressure.

Complaint investigation regarding multiple falls, failure to notify medical provider of abnormal blood pressures, and failure to notify case manager of alleged falls. Failed practice identified related to medication administration; no failed practice identified for falls or notification issues.

The inspection was conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a renewal licensing inspection for the residential care facility Artesian Place.

The facility was found to have multiple violations including failure to maintain electrical outlets, failure to provide documentation of annual fire wall inspection, and failure to maintain the fire extinguishing system for the kitchen suppression system. Previous violations noted in a later inspection on 2023-02-01 were corrected.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/13/2022 due to complaints regarding failure to notify the DSHS Social Worker about resident discharge and social leave.

The facility failed to notify the DSHS Social Worker of a resident who discharged and another resident on social leave within the appropriate time frame, violating admission, transfer, and discharge rights.

Complaint numbers 27665 and 31131 were investigated and substantiated with findings that the facility did not meet Assisted Living Facility requirements related to notification of social worker on resident discharge and social leave.

This letter confirms the request for an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting to dispute a citation from the Statement of Deficiencies dated May 9, 2024.

The document does not contain inspection findings but schedules an IDR meeting to discuss the disputed citation WAC 388-78A-2660.

The document informs the facility that their Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) request for the Statement of Deficiencies dated June 20, 2024, was denied because it was submitted after the required 10 working day timeframe.

The IDR request was denied without further process due to late submission, as the request was emailed on July 12, 2024, after the July 10, 2024 deadline.