Inspection Reports for Avamere at Moses Lake
8425 Aspi Blvd NE, Moses Lake, WA, 98837
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Deficiencies (over 3 years)
0.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
95% better than Washington average
Washington average: 6.3 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 11, 2025
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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 06/11/2025 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.
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Residents reviewed during unannounced inspection: 9
Medication doses refused: 131
Medication doses refused: 33
Plan of Correction Completion Date: Completion date for plan of correction was 04/24/2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Eddy | Community Licensor | Department staff who did the on-site verification |
| Stephanie Jenks | Community Field Manager | Signed letters and communicated with facility |
| Tethra Wales | Assisted Living Facility Licensor | Department staff that inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Brian Zbylski | ALF Licensor | Department staff that inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Staff A | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding notification of missed medications |
| Staff G | Director of Health Services | Interviewed regarding notification of missed medications |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 7, 2025
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An off-site complaint investigation was conducted due to a complaint regarding fire alarm activation at Avamere at Moses Lake.
Complaint Details
Complaint #176560 involved a fire alarm activation caused by battery failure. The sprinklers were not activated, no evacuation occurred, and the fire department responded. No violations were found and the complaint was not substantiated.
Findings
The fire alarm was activated due to a battery failure in a nursing paging system no longer in use. No fire occurred, no injuries were reported, and no violations were noted.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Maier | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed the inspection report. |
| Jodi Montoya | ED | Owner or Authorized Representative who signed the report. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 30, 2023
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A complaint investigation was conducted due to a reported power outage and generator malfunction at Avamere at Moses Lake.
Complaint Details
Complaint #103822 involved a power outage and generator malfunction. The complaint was investigated and found to be related to a small leak on the generator's anti-freeze line, which was repaired. No fire or injuries were found, and the fire department did not respond.
Findings
The investigation found a small leak on the generator's anti-freeze line which was repaired and is now working. There were no signs of fire, the sprinkler system was not activated, no evacuations or injuries occurred, and the fire department did not respond.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 4, 2023
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (#63659) regarding a sprinkler system leak/burst at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint #63659 regarding a sprinkler system leak/burst was investigated and substantiated by observation of water leakage and flooding in the lobby area, with no fire or injuries reported.
Findings
The fire alarm sounded due to waterflow from a broken sprinkler pipe causing flooding confined to the front offices and lobby. There was no fire, no tripped sprinkler heads, no evacuation, and no injuries. Repairs were completed by 12/28/2022 and restoration work was ongoing at the time of inspection.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 63659
Time of fire alarm: 325
Repair completion date: Dec 28, 2022
Sprinkler system operational since: Dec 8, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Doug DeGraff | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed as Deputy State Fire Marshal on the inspection report |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 19, 2022
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire safety regulations.
Findings
The December 19, 2022 inspection found that all violations noted during the previous inspection on August 29, 2022 have been corrected. The prior inspection cited a violation for the outdoor generator lacking an emergency stop station on the outside of the cover.
Deficiencies (1)
Outdoor generator is lacking an emergency stop station on the outside of the cover.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled date: Sep 7, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Doug DeGraff | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 19, 2022
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility on December 19, 2022, following a complaint regarding the dry sprinkler system being taken down for repairs.
Complaint Details
Complaint #59414 involved the dry sprinkler system being taken down for repairs. The complaint was investigated through interviews and document review, confirming the system was repaired and no safety incidents occurred.
Findings
The inspection found that on November 22, 2022, the fire alarm panel reported a supervisory alarm for low air. Repairs were made by a technician who diagnosed and fixed faulty components, and a fire watch was established during the system shutdown. No fire, sprinkler heads tripped, evacuation, or injuries occurred, and the local fire department did not respond.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 59414
Inspection date: Dec 19, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Doug DeGraff | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed inspection document |
| Laura Bruns | BOM | Owner or Authorized Representative who signed document |
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