Inspection Reports for Brookdale Walla Walla

The inspection was conducted to investigate complaint #198441 regarding the fire alarm system at Brookdale Walla Walla.

The facility has an automatic fire alarm, sprinkler system, and standalone smoke detectors in sleeping areas that are audible and visual alarms. No International Fire Code violations were observed.

Complaint #198441 involved a concern that a legally deaf resident would not be able to hear the fire alarm when activated and would like a visual alarm. The complaint was investigated by DSFM Harlan who interviewed the Executive Director and found the facility equipped with audible and visual alarms in sleeping areas. The facility was educated about adding visual alarms and proper modification processes.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the Brookdale Walla Walla residential care facility to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.

The inspection identified several fire safety violations, including a staff break room door latch issue and outdated smoke alarms in resident rooms. All other inspected areas and equipment were found to be corrected or in compliance.

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

Multiple fire safety code requirements were inspected, with all noted violations corrected except for one observed violation regarding staff break room door latch and one violation about smoke alarms in resident rooms over 10 years old needing replacement.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/07/2025 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. The prior deficiencies cited in the full inspection on 03/03/2025 to 03/06/2025 were corrected.

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 were corrected.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations regarding care conference absence, medication administration issues, delayed staff response to call lights, lack of notification to family, inadequate monitoring, and other resident care concerns.

The investigation identified multiple deficiencies including failure to develop an initial care plan, failure to administer medications as prescribed, and failure to respond timely to call lights. Some allegations were not substantiated. Citations were issued for deficient practices related to care planning, medication administration, and resident rights.

The complaint included allegations of lack of care conference, medication not given at appropriate times, glaucoma eye drops not administered, delayed staff response to call lights (45 minutes to 1 hour), lack of notification to spouse after emergency room visit, inadequate monitoring during quarantine, improper handling of hearing aids, unclean apartments with soiled linens, failure to follow care plans, dismissive staff behavior, and transportation issues. Some allegations were substantiated with citations issued; others were not.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding allegations that a named resident did not receive medications for 24 hours upon returning from a Skilled Nursing Facility and that transportation arrangements were not billed through insurance.

The investigation found that the facility failed to provide necessary medication and treatments to the named resident for over 24 hours after return from the Skilled Nursing Facility, violating their policies. However, no failed provider practice was identified regarding transportation billing. A citation was issued for the medication-related deficiency.

The complaint involved a named resident not receiving medications for 24 hours after returning from a Skilled Nursing Facility and issues with transportation billing. The medication issue was substantiated with a failed provider practice and citation issued; the transportation issue was not substantiated.

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

The inspection found multiple violations including lack of documentation for fire drills, a dropped fire damper/fan assembly compromising fire-resistive construction, fire doors failing to self-close and latch in several locations, missing quarterly sprinkler test documentation, and an unsecured oxygen D cylinder in room 137.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted an investigation at the assisted living facility Brookdale Walla Walla, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine due to violations related to medication services.

The licensee failed to ensure medications were administered as prescribed for eight residents, causing emotional distress, emergency medical services for one resident, increased pain and hospitalization for another, and possible decline in chronic medical conditions for all eight residents.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by allegations including medication management failures, missing prescribed medications, potential financial exploitation related to narcotics destruction, and other care concerns at the Assisted Living Facility.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure medications were administered as prescribed, inadequate medication management systems, failure to notify changes in administration timely, failure to maintain proper call systems, failure to provide required assessments, and failure to maintain clean and safe environment. Several residents missed medications leading to hospitalizations and increased health risks. The facility was cited for failed provider practices and required to submit plans of correction.

The complaint investigation included allegations of medication cart key taken home causing insulin delays, resident not receiving prescribed medications leading to multiple emergency room visits, and potential financial exploitation related to undocumented narcotics destruction. The facility was found to have failed practices in medication administration and management, and was cited accordingly.