Inspection Reports for Ciel of Tri-Cities

The document is a result of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process requested by the facility for a desk review of the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) dated September 10, 2025.

After review of all submitted materials, records, and follow-up with the Fire Marshall, the decision was made to not change any of the deficiencies listed in the SOD.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the Ciel Senior Living of the Tri-Cities facility to assess compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.

Multiple fire safety violations were observed including electrical hazards, improper use of power strips and extension cords, missing elevator emergency recall covers, lack of documentation for fire-resistance-rated construction inspections, fire door malfunctions, missing fire/smoke damper inspections, incomplete fire sprinkler system documentation, undercharged fire extinguisher, obstructed fire alarm pull station, silenced fire alarm panel, missing fire alarm inspection records, smoke detector sensitivity testing not documented, uncorrected hydrostatic test deficiency, missing carbon monoxide alarm testing documentation, emergency lighting failures, incomplete emergency generator documentation, unsecured compressed gas cylinders, and incomplete fire drill records.

The document addresses the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process related to disputes from the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated March 13, 2025.

After review, the only citation on the SOD dated March 13, 2025 was deleted, resulting in the deletion of the entire SOD.

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 letter confirms the facility's request for an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) related to a Statement of Deficiencies dated May 23, 2024, and a Civil Fine letter dated June 4, 2024.

The document does not contain inspection findings but addresses the scheduling and process for disputing specific citations.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a complaint investigation at Columbia Crossing of Grandridge related to violations of residents' rights and dignity.

The licensee failed to ensure residents’ rights and dignity were protected when staff entered residents' apartments without permission and removed personal belongings without consent, resulting in violations of privacy and causing emotional and psychosocial distress to residents.

Complaint investigation conducted on May 23, 2024, substantiated violations of residents' rights and dignity, resulting in a civil fine.

The document is an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) result letter regarding a paper review of the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) dated May 23, 2024, related to an assisted living facility.

After review, no changes were made to the original Statement of Deficiencies dated May 23, 2024, and the imposed civil fine remains in effect as per the June 4, 2024 letter.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding allegations that facility staff entered residents' rooms without permission and removed personal belongings.

The investigation found that facility staff entered residents' rooms without consent, removed medications and bed canes, and caused emotional and psychosocial distress to residents. Multiple residents and collateral contacts reported feeling violated, disrespected, and fearful due to these actions. The facility was found not in compliance with licensing laws and regulations.

The complaint involved allegations that facility staff entered identified residents' rooms without permission and removed personal belongings. The complaint was substantiated with findings of failed provider practice and citations written.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following allegations that a named resident received a double dosage of medication that thins their blood.

The investigation found that a medication error occurred due to a duplicate order generated by the pharmacy, resulting in the resident receiving double the dose for several days. The resident was not hospitalized or harmed. The facility is in the process of changing medication administration systems and staff were re-trained to prevent future errors.

Allegation: A named resident received double dosage of medication that thins their blood. The complaint was substantiated by the investigation findings.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the Fieldstone Grandridge Independent & Assisted Living facility to assess compliance with fire safety and related code requirements.

The facility was found to be unable to provide documentation for several required fire safety inspections and maintenance activities, including fire-resistive-rated construction inspections, fire rated door inspections, sprinkler system tests, and carbon monoxide detector inspections. Additionally, a cross-corridor fire door was found to be binding and failing to close and latch properly.

The letter confirms the scheduling of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting requested by the facility administrator to dispute citations from a Statement of Deficiencies dated March 13, 2025.

The document does not contain inspection findings but serves to schedule a virtual IDR meeting to review disputed citations.

The letter confirms the facility's request for a document review Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) related to the Statement of Deficiencies dated September 10, 2025.

The document does not contain inspection findings but indicates the facility is disputing citation WAC 388-78A-2040 and that the review will be conducted by document only with no meeting.