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Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community is a senior care community in Bremerton, Washington, that provides specialized assisted living and memory care services. Under the operation of a public agency, the Bremerton Housing Authority, the community established a reputation for a unique, mission-driven senior living option in the West Sound region. With a 76-bed capacity in Kitsap County, the community has 63 residents and at 83% occupancy rate. By accepting Medicaid, the community also offers a practical option for families seeking publicly funded care.
The state compliance history includes four DSHS inspections, including the most recent review on January 13, 2025, wherein 11 deficiencies were cited, a figure that remains well below the Washington state average of 31. This report includes a substantiated finding of neglect regarding the monitoring of a resident during a behavioral crisis. Previous inspections in late 2024 also highlighted fire safety concerns, such as blocked exits and sprinkler maintenance, while a January 2024 investigation confirmed concerns about a policy that used EMS for resident lifting rather than on-site staff. While there are no records of fines or license suspensions, interested families are encouraged to ask about improved emergency response and monitoring protocols.
A variety of services, including common areas, transportation, an on-site salon, and an emergency call system featuring wearable bracelets, are also provided in a pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible setting. Along with housekeeping and linen services, the dining program also features home-style cooking served in an elegant, restaurant-style setting. A flexible open dining concept allows for meal service between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to support individual autonomy, while the kitchen can accommodate special dietary needs.
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community is an ideal fit for older adults in the Bremerton area who require memory care or assisted living, particularly those seeking a Medicaid-friendly community. Its foundation within the public housing authority and its central Kitsap County location make this community a significant resource for families navigating the costs of long-term care in western Washington.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 31 | This facility has 65% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (11 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 3.7 | 10.3 | This facility has 64% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (3.7 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 64% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 13, 2025, found deficiencies related to inadequate monitoring of a resident during a behavioral crisis, which was substantiated as neglect, while an allegation of inappropriate discharge was not substantiated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of safety and policy issues, including fire safety violations noted on October 29, 2024, such as blocked exits and lack of sprinkler system maintenance, as well as a prior complaint substantiated in January 2024 about the facility’s policy requiring EMS to lift residents after falls. Inspectors cited main themes involving resident safety monitoring, emergency response policies, and fire safety compliance. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with safety practices, with no clear improvement trend over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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6.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bremerton's city center to Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community is located in Bremerton, Washington.
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According to WA state health department records, Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community's license number is 1983.
According to WA state health department records, Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community's occupancy is 83%.
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community has 76 beds.
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community is located at 191 Russell Road.
(360) 377-8300 will put you in contact with the team at Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community.
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community is in Kitsap County.
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