Inspection Reports for Chandler House

701 N 39th Ave, Yakima, WA, 98902

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

52% better than Washington average
Washington average: 6.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2022
2023
2025

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 7 Capacity: 36 Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 15, 2025

Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/15/2025 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by complaint investigation referencing complaint numbers 168797 and 168418. The investigation was unannounced and conducted on 03/17/2025, 03/18/2025, and 03/19/2025.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to medication services, nonavailability of medications, and communication systems were corrected.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure safe medication services for 2 of 7 residents, placing them at risk of not receiving prescribed medications.
Failure to obtain resident medications in a correct and timely manner for 2 of 7 residents, risking decline in chronic health conditions.
Failure to ensure residents had a method to communicate with staff when assistance was needed in 4 of 4 cottages, risking unmet care needs.
Report Facts
Residents present during inspection: 7 Licensed beds: 36 Residents affected by medication service deficiency: 2 Residents affected by medication nonavailability deficiency: 2 Cottages lacking communication system: 4 Residents affected by communication deficiency: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jessica ClappAssisted Living Facility LicensorDepartment staff who did the on-site verification and inspection
Anna CairnsALF Long Term Care SurveyorDepartment staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility
Laura Williams-DavisALF Field ManagerSigned compliance determination and plan of correction documents
Staff GLicensed Practical Nurse/Director of NursingInterviewed regarding medication administration and deficiencies
Staff HAdministratorStated each house had a portable phone for staff-to-staff communication

Document

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 3, 2025

Visit Reason
The documents report fire safety inspections conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal at Chandler House, a residential care facility, focusing on the maintenance and testing of fire alarm and detection systems.

Findings
Both inspections found deficiencies in the fire alarm system annual inspection report related to the fire alarm control panel and annunciator. The facility provided documentation of a quote and was in the process of repairs as of the latest inspection.

Deficiencies (1)
The fire alarm system annual inspection report showed deficiencies noted from the inspection completed on the fire alarm control panel and annunciator.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled date: Feb 28, 2026 Next inspection scheduled date: Apr 2, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Andrea ElyDeputy State Fire MarshalSigned as Deputy State Fire Marshal conducting the inspections

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Feb 8, 2023

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

Findings
Multiple fire safety violations were observed, including storage encroaching on ceiling clearance, obstructed electrical panels, use of unfused power strips, and outdated fire sprinkler heads. All violations were corrected during the inspection except for the quick response fire sprinkler heads dated 2002 which had not been tested or replaced.

Deficiencies (5)
Building C Linen - storage encroached on 24" ceiling clearance requirement.
Building C Electrical/Mechanical Room - electrical panel was obstructed.
Building C Nurses Station - an unfused powerstrip was in use under the desk.
Building B Activities Room - a powerstrip was plugged into another powerstrip.
Quick response fire sprinkler heads dated 2002 had not been tested or replaced.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled date: Mar 10, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Barbara MaierDeputy State Fire MarshalConducted the inspection and signed the report
Lynette DenisonAdminOwner or Authorized Representative who signed the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 30, 2022

Visit Reason
The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 11/30/2022 to determine compliance status.

Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Elaine LopezLicensorDepartment staff who did the inspection
Tracy RamirezAssisted Living Facility LicensorDepartment staff who did the inspection

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