Inspection Reports for Brookdale Stanwood

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to Brookdale Stanwood to assess correction of previously cited deficiencies related to staff training and tuberculosis screening.

The facility failed to ensure one staff member completed First Aid training and two staff members were not screened for tuberculosis within three days of hire. These deficiencies were uncorrected from a prior citation dated July 15, 2025, resulting in civil fines.

The visit was a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to resident records and medication administration.

The follow-up inspection on 07/07/2025 found no deficiencies, indicating that previously cited issues regarding medication administration records and documentation were corrected. The earlier complaint investigation found failed provider practices related to incomplete medication administration documentation for multiple residents.

The complaint alleged that staff were not responding to a named resident's requests for care. The investigation found the resident was receiving care but refusing help during showers. Medication Administration Records showed missing documentation limiting ability to confirm medication provision. A citation was issued for failed provider practice.

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

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the previously cited deficiencies related to failure to report abuse and neglect were corrected.

The complaint investigation was triggered by injuries of unknown origin to an identified resident. The facility failed to report the incident to the hotline and law enforcement as required. The investigation found that the resident had significant lacerations and bruising and that staff did not follow reporting procedures. The complaint was substantiated with a citation issued for failure to report abuse.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility on 10/09/2023.

Multiple fire safety violations were observed including combustible materials stored improperly, incomplete fire drill records, use of extension cords as permanent wiring, blocked fire doors, missing maintenance on fire extinguishers, improperly installed smoke detectors, missing locking devices on power breakers, trouble status on fire alarm panel, blocked emergency exits, unilluminated exit signs, lack of emergency generator servicing documentation, and unsecured oxygen cylinders.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility on 11/14/2022.

The inspection found multiple violations including improper power supply use, lack of documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning and kitchen suppression system servicing, fire extinguishers with broken seals or overdue servicing, fire alarm system trouble status, missing smoke alarms, non-illuminated exit signs, missing documentation for emergency generator servicing, and incomplete fire drill records.