Inspection Reports for Cogir of Edmonds

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a complaint investigation at the assisted living facility Cogir of Edmonds on September 24, 2025, due to concerns about resident monitoring and care.

The investigation found that the licensee failed to take appropriate life-saving measures when a resident was found unresponsive outside the facility, resulting in the resident not receiving timely life-saving care. This violation led to the imposition of a civil fine.

Complaint investigation completed on September 24, 2025, substantiated by the finding that the facility failed to provide life-saving measures to an unresponsive resident.

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, confirming that the facility met the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements and corrected prior deficiencies related to water temperature and policies on bed side rails.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation following an allegation that a resident was found unresponsive outside the facility, resulting in paramedics performing CPR and the resident's death.

The Assisted Living Facility staff called 911 but failed to be near the resident or follow 911 operator instructions, resulting in delayed life-saving measures. The resident did not have a POLST indicating full code, and staff failed to initiate CPR or communicate effectively during the emergency call. EMTs eventually performed CPR but the resident was pronounced deceased.

The complaint involved a resident found unresponsive outside the facility, with paramedics performing CPR and determining the resident deceased. The investigation substantiated that staff failed to be near the resident during the 911 call and did not initiate CPR, despite being certified and trained. The resident did not have a POLST, indicating full code status.

This document addresses follow-up inspections of the Assisted Living Facility Cogir of Edmonds to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection completed on 04/23/2025 found no deficiencies, confirming that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements and corrected prior deficiencies.

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

The inspection identified multiple violations including gaps in grease filters in the kitchen hood, fire door not closing properly, and sprinkler system issues such as wiring attached with tape, electrical wiring hanging on sprinkler piping, and potable water pipes zip tied to sprinkler piping.

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. The prior deficiencies were corrected as per the cited licensing laws and regulations.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility due to complaint number 105201 regarding the facility's failure to meet Assisted Living Facility requirements.

The investigation found that the facility failed to provide a written notification of transfer to a resident, placing the resident at risk of not knowing their rights regarding discharge and transfer. The facility refused to allow the resident to return from the hospital, citing the resident's level of care was too high for the facility.

The complaint involved a named resident discharged to a hospital after the facility refused to allow return. The facility stated the resident's care needs exceeded their scope. Interviews revealed conflicting information about the resident's needs and that the resident's representative declined additional care offered by the facility.

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

The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including unsealed penetrations, blocked fire doors, damaged sprinkler heads, improperly mounted fire extinguishers, non-operational carbon monoxide alarms, non-illuminated exit signs, and missing documentation for fire drills and emergency system maintenance.

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

The inspection found multiple violations related to fire safety system maintenance and testing, including missing documentation for smoke detector sensitivity tests, fire department connection hydrostatic testing, sprinkler system inspections, and fire alarm system servicing. Some violations were corrected, while others remained outstanding.