Inspection Reports for Brookdale Alderwood

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility to assess fire protection and safety compliance.

The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including malfunctioning kitchen fire extinguisher, blocked fire doors, improperly latched fire doors, missing hydraulic calculation plate, unavailable documentation for fire suppression service, missing fire alarm detectors, and issues with door locks and latches.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a Complaint Investigation at Brookdale Alderwood on November 12, 2024, due to concerns related to the facility's implementation of policies and procedures.

The investigation found that the licensee failed to implement their Change of Condition policy when a resident could no longer ambulate or transfer independently and was experiencing pain, resulting in delayed medical evaluation after a broken hip. This violation led to a civil fine.

The complaint investigation substantiated a violation of WAC 388-78A-2600 (1)(b) related to policies and procedures, specifically the failure to implement the Change of Condition policy, resulting in resident harm. This was a recurring citation previously cited on January 9, 2023, and August 23, 2023.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding a named resident who had a fracture of unknown origin at the Assisted Living Facility.

The investigation found that the facility staff failed to follow their policy to have the resident evaluated by a physician until the day after the resident reported difficulty walking and pain. This failure resulted in a delay in medical evaluation following a broken hip.

The complaint involved a named resident with a fracture of unknown origin. The investigation concluded that a failed provider practice was identified and citations were written.

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

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, indicating the facility met the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The original inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to infection control, resident rights, medication storage and administration, safe storage of supplies, and ongoing assessments.

The inspection was conducted due to complaints alleging that a resident sustained a significant injury during care and concerns that the staff member assisting the resident was not properly credentialed to provide care.

The investigation found that the resident received assistance from a staff member who was not credentialed to provide care, resulting in a significant injury. The facility failed to ensure sufficient trained and qualified staff were available to provide care, placing residents at risk.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that a named resident sustained a significant injury during care and that the staff member assisting the resident was not properly credentialed. The investigation substantiated deficient practice and failed provider practice was identified with citations written.

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

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

The follow-up inspection was conducted after an unannounced complaint investigation on 09/27/2023 referencing complaint numbers 98275, 98935, 99873, and 100054. The investigation found noncompliance with licensing laws related to electronic monitoring and resident privacy.

The investigation was conducted due to complaints alleging that a Named Resident had an untreated deep wound resulting in sepsis and death, and that the facility failed to notify the resident's family about the change of condition. Additionally, allegations included multiple pressure injuries and an unstageable wound on another resident.

The investigation found that the facility failed to update the Named Resident's Negotiated Service Agreement after a change in condition and wound development, failed to implement wound documentation policies, and failed to provide required care such as repositioning and incontinence care. These failures contributed to the development of pressure injuries and an unstageable wound. Citations were written for these deficiencies.

The complaint investigation involved two complaint numbers (81480 and 82632) concerning two residents. Allegations included an untreated deep wound leading to sepsis and death, failure to notify family, and multiple pressure injuries with inadequate care. The investigation concluded with failed provider practices and citations issued.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 03/09/2023 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. Previous deficiencies related to staff orientation, notification of administrator change, food sanitation, nursing services, negotiated service agreements, policies and procedures, and medication services were corrected.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint investigation conducted on 12/27/2022 and 12/29/2022 referencing complaint numbers 63191 and 64949.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.

The inspection identified violations including blocked electrical service panels and egress points, lack of documentation for annual fire wall inspection, missing documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing, and missing documentation for the annual 90-minute emergency light power test.

The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that a caregiver at the Assisted Living Facility hit a resident, who was observed with blood on her lip.

The investigation found reasonable cause to believe the allegation of abuse occurred. The facility failed to ensure timely reporting of the alleged abuse to management and the Department, constituting a deficient practice. A citation was written for the failed provider practice.

The Named Resident reported a caregiver hit her, resulting in blood on her lip. The allegation was substantiated with reasonable cause. Staff failed to report the allegation to management or the Department promptly, and the responsible party was not notified for several days.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility 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. Prior deficiencies related to signing negotiated service agreements and service agreement planning were corrected.

The complaint investigation was triggered by an allegation that a named resident's apartment had an unpleasant odor before and after cleaning. The investigation found the resident was incontinent and voided on the floor causing the odor. The resident's Personal Service Plan failed to reflect current toileting needs. Provider practice was found deficient and citations were written.