Inspection Reports for Brookdale West Seattle
4611 35th Ave SW,Seattle, WA, WA
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 35
Capacity: 35
Deficiencies: 7
Oct 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to pet health certification were corrected.
Complaint Details
The inspection included a complaint investigation related to failure to notify the Department of a flood incident and other compliance issues.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure that 2 of 3 pets maintained certification from a veterinarian to be free of diseases transmittable to humans. |
| Failed to notify the Department after a flood occurred in a resident's apartment, placing the resident at risk. |
| Failed to ensure that 2 of 5 sampled staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment. |
| Failed to update Personal Service Plans to reflect precautions and monitoring for residents on anticoagulant medications. |
| Failed to retain a prior national name and date of birth background check for one staff member, preventing confirmation of compliance with background check renewal requirements. |
| Failed to ensure that 3 of 3 pets maintained certification from a veterinarian to be free of diseases transmittable to humans. |
| Failed to maintain the building free of fire hazards; flammable materials were found stored in electrical and mechanical rooms throughout the building. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 35
Total licensed capacity: 35
Sampled residents for review: 7
Sampled residents for review: 2
Sampled staff for TB screening review: 5
Deficiencies cited: 7
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed follow-up inspection letter |
| Sunny Kent | Licensor | Department staff who conducted inspections |
| Scottie Sindora | ALF Licensor | Department staff who conducted inspections |
| Staff D | Executive Director | Named in findings related to flood notification, TB screening, and fire hazard acknowledgment |
| Staff F | Business Office Coordinator | Mentioned in relation to background check documentation |
| Staff G | Area Corporate Nurse | Confirmed missing safety instructions in Personal Service Plans |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 33
Deficiencies: 1
Sep 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Brookdale West Seattle to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The licensee failed to ensure that two pets maintained veterinarian certification to confirm they did not carry zoonotic diseases, placing 33 residents at risk. This deficiency was uncorrected from a prior citation dated July 23, 2025, resulting in a civil fine.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure two pets maintained certification from a veterinarian to ensure they did not carry zoonotic diseases. |
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 200
Residents at risk: 33
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Hauser | Compliance Specialist | Signed the imposition of civil fine letter. |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Contact person for the facility and recipient of plan of correction. |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 11
Dec 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the Brookdale West Seattle residential care facility on December 18, 2024.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple fire safety deficiencies including improper use of power strips, missing fire door wedges, malfunctioning door latches, missing carbon monoxide detectors, non-working emergency lights, lack of required inspection paperwork, and unsecured oxygen tanks. The facility was disapproved due to these violations.
Deficiencies (11)
| Description |
|---|
| Power strip plugged into another power strip; one power strip with burnt marks |
| New IT cabling leaving holes open through fire walls requiring repair |
| Door wedges used to hold fire doors open in multiple locations |
| Several fire doors on 4th floor and main floor kitchen will not close and latch |
| Annual forward flow test paperwork not provided |
| Painted and rusted sprinkler heads found in various locations |
| Missing carbon monoxide detectors on 3rd floor, lobby, and library |
| Emergency lights not working throughout the facility |
| Annual service report paperwork not provided |
| Loose oxygen tank in room 517 needing to be secured |
| Facility lacks schedule for inspection of fire doors and required documentation |
Report Facts
Inspection date: Dec 18, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Van Gorkum | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Kelly Holm | Executive Director | Owner or Authorized Representative who signed the report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 31
Deficiencies: 7
Mar 12, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 03/12/2024 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. The prior deficiencies were corrected as listed in the report.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related referencing complaint number 111688. The complaint investigation found the facility did not meet Assisted Living Facility requirements and cited multiple deficiencies.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to conduct preadmission assessments including medical history, medications, diagnosis, behaviors, mental illness diagnosis, personal care needs, activities, and preferences. |
| Failed to ensure all staff received appropriate training and orientation, including required First Aid training for caregivers. |
| Failed to update negotiated service agreements to reflect current resident needs, placing residents at risk. |
| Failed to develop and document behavior interventions in service agreements for residents with behavioral needs. |
| Failed to secure potentially hazardous supplies and equipment, including unlocked housekeeping cart with cleaning chemicals and unlocked cabinet with hazardous chemicals. |
| Failed to implement safe medication service systems, resulting in medication errors and risk to residents. |
| Failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) including annual respirator mask fit-testing for staff. |
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 8
Total residents: 31
Former residents reviewed: 0
Days to complete correction: 45
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed multiple letters related to inspection and follow-up |
| Keiko Kitano | Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Alma Duran | Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Staff A | Health and Wellness Director | Interviewed regarding resident care and medication errors |
| Staff F | Administrator | Observed during walkthrough related to hazardous supplies |
| Staff I | Maintenance Supervisor | Observed during walkthrough related to hazardous supplies |
| Staff J | Housekeeper | Interviewed regarding housekeeping cart lock |
| Staff G | Resident Care Coordinator | Interviewed regarding Respiratory Protection Program |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 7
Nov 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility on 11/27/2023.
Findings
Multiple fire safety violations were observed including missing documentation for fire drills, open junction boxes, door latch issues, missing carbon monoxide alarms, non-functioning emergency lights, and an unlocked fire alarm circuit breaker.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months; missing drills for 1st and 3rd shifts in Quarter 2 and 3. |
| Open junction boxes and open wiring splices found in parking garage, kitchen storage room, and private dining room. |
| Door will not latch #30 by room 304. |
| Found in electrical room where new WIFI has been installed, penetrations not properly maintained. |
| Missing Carbon Monoxide alarms in laundry room directly connected to fossil fuel burning central heating appliance on P1 floor. |
| Emergency lights not working: #7 on 5th floor, #16 on 4th floor, #24 on 5th floor, and missing outside business office on 1st floor. |
| Fire alarm circuit breaker in electrical room missing required lock device to keep breaker in 'ON' position. |
Report Facts
Missing fire drills: 12
Emergency lights not working: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Morales | Maintenance Supervisor | Named as Owner's Representative and signatory on the inspection report. |
| Jason Van Gorkum | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report. |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 11
Jan 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire safety and protection codes.
Findings
Multiple fire safety violations were observed including combustible storage in exit stair, missing breakers without protective coverings, lack of documentation for fire door testing and damper inspections, misaligned kitchen appliances with sprinkler nozzles, missing fire extinguisher maintenance, failure to provide smoke alarm testing documentation, inadequate emergency lighting and exit sign illumination, and missing documentation for required fire drills.
Deficiencies (11)
| Description |
|---|
| Combustible storage in the exit stair on the 6th floor stairwell A. |
| Breakers missing in electrical panel in 6th floor utility room without protective coverings on breakers 5, 7, and 9. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for annual testing of rolling fire doors in Room #314 and Main lobby. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. |
| Kitchen appliances not in correct alignment with installed sprinkler nozzles. |
| Several fire extinguishers missing monthly maintenance; fire extinguisher in P2 elevator room not maintained. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing. |
| No emergency lighting installed to illuminate means of egress in kitchen. |
| Emergency egress lights in multiple locations failed to illuminate when test button was pressed. |
| Two exit signs on 6th floor patio failed to illuminate when activation test button was pushed. |
| Facility cannot provide documentation for completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in previous 12 months; multiple drills missing across shifts. |
Report Facts
Number of planned and unannounced fire drills required: 12
Fire drills missing: 9
Number of breakers missing protective coverings: 3
Number of locations where emergency egress lights failed to illuminate: 13
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Morales | Maintenance Supervisor | Named as Owner or Authorized Representative signing the inspection report. |
| Brandon G. Brown | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report. |
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