Inspection Reports for Brookdale Yakima

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the Brookdale Yakima facility on November 10, 2025, to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.

Multiple violations were observed related to electrical safety, fire-resistance construction, door operation, fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, means of egress, door opening force, hazard identification signs, and securing compressed gas containers. Several violations were corrected during the inspection, while some remain outstanding.

The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that the facility's fire alarm sensor failed and the facility implemented a fire watch.

The facility was conducting a fire watch every thirty minutes due to a malfunctioning fire alarm system. The facility failed to immediately report the fire watch initiation and fire alarm malfunction to the Department, resulting in a citation for failed provider practice.

The complaint alleged that the facility's fire alarm sensor failed and the facility implemented a fire watch. The investigation substantiated failed provider practice with citation(s) written.

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

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, confirming that the facility met Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior complaint investigation identified a failure to provide written discharge notice to a resident, which was corrected by the time of the follow-up.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility abruptly discharged a resident without written notice and charged a resident $50 per hour for 1:1 care. The investigation substantiated the failure to provide written discharge notice as a failed practice, but found no failed practice regarding the 1:1 care charges.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding allegations that the facility was not properly cleaning the ice machine.

Observations showed the ice machine was not unsanitary, but interviews and record reviews revealed the facility did not follow their policies and procedures to routinely clean, document, and maintain sanitization of the ice machine. A citation was written for this deficiency.

The complaint alleged that the facility was not cleaning the ice machine properly. The investigation substantiated that the facility failed to follow cleaning and maintenance procedures, resulting in a citation.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations that the facility was not properly cleaning the ice machine.

The investigation found that while the ice machine was not observed to be unsanitary, the facility did not follow their policies and procedures to routinely clean, document, and maintain sanitization of the ice machine, resulting in a citation for failed provider practice.

The complaint alleged that the facility was not cleaning the ice machine properly. The investigation substantiated this allegation with a citation issued for failed provider practice.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a Complaint Investigation at Brookdale Yakima assisted living facility on October 31, 2024, resulting in a civil fine due to medication service violations.

The licensee failed to develop and implement a safe medication system for residents requiring assistance, resulting in one resident's hospitalization for high blood sugar and placing two residents at risk due to medications not being administered as ordered. This was a recurring deficiency previously cited in February 2024.

Complaint investigation conducted on October 31, 2024, substantiated by the finding of medication service violations leading to a civil fine.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation based on allegations that residents did not receive prescribed medications, including insulin and pain medication, resulting in hospitalization and additional health risks.

The facility failed to develop and implement a safe medication system, resulting in residents missing doses of insulin, pain medication, and thyroid medication. These failures led to hospitalization for one resident and placed others at risk due to medications not being given as ordered or discontinued medications still being administered.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that a named resident did not receive their short acting insulin in the morning or afternoon due to a medication error, resulting in hospitalization. Additional complaints included failure to document pain medication administration, administration of discontinued medications, and missed doses of thyroid medication. The investigation found failed provider practices and citations were written.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility based on complaints that the food at the facility was served cold and a named resident had lost weight.

Observations showed that the kitchen staff checked food temperatures at meal times and food was warm, but documentation of food temperatures was missing. Residents stated satisfaction and no foodborne illness occurred. The named resident's weight was stable and recently increased, with no failed practice identified regarding weight loss.

Complaint investigation included allegations that food was served cold and a named resident had lost weight. The food temperature documentation deficiency was substantiated; the weight loss allegation was not substantiated.

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

Multiple fire safety violations were observed including inadequate ceiling clearance, lack of documentation for fire drills and maintenance, improperly secured compressed gas containers, propped open fire doors, and undercharged fire extinguishers. All violations were noted as corrected or requiring correction documentation.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 04/04/2024 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 inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations including staff administering insulin without delegation, failure to notify health care providers of resident condition changes, delayed call light responses, and medication administration issues.

The investigation found multiple failed provider practices including two staff members administering insulin without delegation, failure to notify health care providers of significant resident condition changes, and staff giving medications without proper delegation. Some allegations such as call light response times and missed medication doses were not substantiated.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that a named staff member was administering insulin without delegation, failure to notify health care providers of resident condition changes, delayed call light responses, and medication administration issues. The investigation substantiated failures related to insulin administration without delegation and failure to notify providers, but did not find failed practice related to call light responses or missed medication doses.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations regarding a named resident with an unstageable pressure sore to their sacral area.

The facility failed to investigate the cause of the pressure injury to the named resident's sacral area, resulting in a citation for failed provider practice. A follow-up inspection on 2023-12-06 found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with licensing requirements.

The complaint involved a named resident with an unstageable pressure sore. The investigation found the facility failed to investigate the cause of the pressure injury. The complaint was substantiated with a failed provider practice citation.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations including a non-working garbage disposal with foul smell, improperly trained kitchen staff, and a malfunctioning dishwasher causing dirty dishes and water leakage.

The investigation found that the garbage disposal was out of order and causing a foul smell, kitchen staff had food handler cards but lacked awareness of required food sanitation processes, and dishwasher sanitation cycles and temperature logs were not properly documented or corrected. The dishwasher was fixed during the investigation. A failed practice related to food sanitation was identified under WAC 388-78A-2305.

The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings of failed provider practice related to kitchen sanitation and food safety. Allegations included garbage disposal issues, kitchen staff training deficiencies, and dishwasher problems. The facility was working with outside vendors to address the foul smell and had repaired the dishwasher during the investigation.

Follow-up inspection conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to fire safety and licensing requirements.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies; previously cited fire safety violations and licensing deficiencies were corrected.

Complaint investigation found multiple failed fire and safety inspections on 09/06/2022 and 11/09/2022. The facility was not in compliance with licensing requirements as of 12/22/2022. Enforcement actions and plan of correction required.

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 regarding allegations that a Named Staff Member verbally abused multiple residents at the assisted living facility.

The investigation found that the facility immediately suspended the Named Staff Member and conducted an internal investigation but failed to conduct a thorough investigation to protect residents from verbal and mental abuse. Facility staff also failed to report mental abuse immediately, constituting failed practice.

The complaint alleged that a Named Staff Member verbally abused six to nine Named Residents. The investigation confirmed failed provider practices related to verbal and mental abuse and failure to report abuse immediately.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at Brookdale Yakima assisted living facility on March 2, 2023, resulting in a civil fine due to violations found.

The licensee failed to ensure six residents were free from abuse, resulting in actual harm to residents who reported feelings of being bullied, intimidated, and fearful of retaliation.

Complaint investigation conducted on March 2, 2023, substantiated by findings of abuse affecting six residents.

This document is a follow-up letter communicating the results of the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process related to a previously issued Statement of Deficiencies dated December 8, 2022, for the assisted living facility.

After review of written materials, oral statements, and records, the decision was made not to change the previously issued Statement of Deficiencies. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within five calendar days.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a routine inspection of the Brookdale Yakima residential care facility to assess compliance with fire safety and building codes.

Multiple violations were identified including combustible storage in prohibited areas, missing electrical outlet coverplates, blocked access to electrical panels, failure to maintain fire extinguishers and fire alarm system documentation, inhibited fire door operations, unsecured compressed gas containers, and deficiencies in emergency power system testing and elevator emergency operations. Many violations were corrected or had correction plans.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at Brookdale Yakima to assess compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.

The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including combustible material storage issues, failure to maintain fire extinguishers, lack of documentation for annual fire alarm service, and elevator emergency operation testing deficiencies. Several violations were corrected, while others remained outstanding.

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

Multiple fire safety violations were identified including combustible material storage in prohibited areas, failure to provide documentation of annual fire alarm service, fire extinguishers not inspected monthly, and issues with elevator emergency operations. Some violations were corrected during the inspection, while others remained outstanding.

The document confirms the scheduling of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting requested by the facility to dispute a Statement of Deficiencies dated December 08, 2022.

The letter does not contain inspection findings but addresses the dispute process for a cited deficiency under WAC 388-78A-2660.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the Brookdale Yakima residential care facility on 11/09/2022.

The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including combustible storage in prohibited areas, missing electrical outlet cover plates, blocked access to electrical panels, inhibited self-closing fire doors, obstructed emergency exits, expired fire extinguisher inspections, lack of documentation for fire alarm and emergency generator maintenance, disabled carbon monoxide alarm, unsecured compressed gas cylinders, and incomplete elevator emergency operation testing.