Inspection Reports for Cogir of Kent
25035 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030, United States, WA, 98030
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Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 12
Jun 24, 2025
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An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted at Cadence at Kent by a representative of the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with all applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code violations were observed, including unlisted relocatable power taps, power taps connected to other power taps, extension cords used as permanent wiring, penetration in fire-resistance-rated construction, fire doors not closing or latching properly, missing documentation for sprinkler system testing and fire-extinguishing system service, incomplete fire drill documentation, and obstructions in the means of egress.
Deficiencies (12)
| Description |
|---|
| Unlisted relocatable power taps found in multiple locations. |
| Power taps connected to another power tap in rooms 317 and 105. |
| Extension cords used as permanent wiring in rooms 317 and 344. |
| Penetration in fire-resistance-rated construction in the electrical room by Lifestyle Director. |
| Fire doors did not close and latch properly due to being propped open in multiple rooms including 246, 119, 117, 113, Environment Engineer, Fitness Room, FD Kitchen 2, and Room 344. |
| Fire doors did not close or latch during testing in multiple locations including Maintenance Shop, IDF by room 219, Room 302, Room 247, FD Activity East, Room 128, and Room 156. |
| Unable to provide documentation for 3 year Dry System Full Flow Testing and Annual Forward Flow Test for sprinkler systems. |
| No documentation provided for kitchen's automatic fire-extinguishing systems following July 2024 report. |
| Incomplete documentation for annual report servicing the automatic fire alarm system; staff must confirm correction of deficiency. |
| Bench obstructing the egress path outside of the dining room exit. |
| Unable to provide log of weekly inspections and monthly 30 minute full load test for January 2025 to date of inspection for emergency and standby power systems. |
| Unable to provide documentation confirming completion of required fire drills for 3rd and 4th quarters for various shifts. |
Report Facts
Inspection date: Jun 24, 2025
Next inspection scheduled: Jul 24, 2025
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Roberson | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Wes Wallace | Maintenance Director | Named as facility representative on the report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Jul 11, 2024
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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 the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies were corrected as listed in the report.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed during prior inspection: 7
Staff training deficiency: 3
Staff tuberculosis screening deficiency: 1
Staff tuberculosis positive test result deficiency: 2
Pets not certified by veterinarian: 5
Water temperature deficiency: 3
Non-functioning ventilation systems: 2
Incomplete resident assessments: 3
Incomplete medication management plans: 1
Intermittent nursing services deficiency: 1
Nurse delegation training deficiency: 1
Video camera privacy violation: 1
Garbage disposal deficiency: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Young | Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Michelle Yip | ALF Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Laurie Anderson | Field Manager | Signed inspection and follow-up letters |
| Staff A | Medication Care Partner with deficiencies in training, TB screening, and positive TB test follow-up | |
| Staff B | Care Partner with deficiencies in training and positive TB test follow-up | |
| Staff D | Resident Lifestyle Director | Held Home Care Aid certification; provided resident care; training deficiencies noted |
| Staff F | Executive Director | Provided interviews regarding staff training, TB testing, pet policies, and resident care |
| Staff G | Resident Services Director | Completed assessments for residents; involved in medication management and nurse delegation |
| Staff H | Maintenance Director | Provided information on water temperature and ventilation system deficiencies |
| Staff J | Medication Care Partner | Failed to complete nurse delegation training and ongoing oversight for a resident |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 12, 2023
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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.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Holly George | Nursing Consultant Institutional | Department staff who did the on-site verification |
| Karri Hernandez | Community Complaint Investigator | Department staff who did the on-site verification |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 16
May 24, 2023
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An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted at Cadence at Kent by the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code violations were identified, including failure to sound fire alarms during drills, use of extension cords and unapproved multi-plug adapters, open junction boxes, broken door hardware, doors not closing/latching properly, lack of documentation for inspections and maintenance of fire protection systems, penetrations in fire-resistant construction, and failure to provide documentation for required fire drills.
Deficiencies (16)
| Description |
|---|
| Fire alarm system not sounded during emergency evacuation drills except NOC shift. |
| Extension cord in use in resident room 145. |
| Unapproved multi-plug adapter behind dining room TV. |
| Open junction box in mechanical room 2-218. |
| Unable to provide documentation for annual and semi-annual hood cleaning. |
| Unable to provide record of annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs for fire-resistant-rated construction. |
| Penetrations/open conduits found in multiple locations including IDF rooms and stairwell exit by room 147. |
| Broken door hardware on electrical room door by dining room. |
| Doors in multiple locations did not close or latch properly. |
| Unable to provide documentation for last fire/smoke damper testing. |
| Painted sprinkler head in IDF room 2-218. |
| Unable to provide annual fire sprinkler inspection documentation including backflow and quarterly inspections. |
| Decor hanging within 18 inches of sprinkler head in Lifestyles Director's office. |
| Unable to provide service reports for kitchen suppression system for past 12 months. |
| Unable to provide record of annual inspection for fire alarm system. |
| Unable to provide documentation for completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in previous 12 months. |
Report Facts
Number of fire drills required: 12
Number of doors not closing/latching properly: 6
Number of penetrations/open conduits locations: 6
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report. |
| Monica Rangel | Executive Director | Owner or Owner's Representative signing the report. |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 12, 2023
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The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 01/12/2023 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. Previously cited deficiencies related to Medicaid policy disclosure were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure that 5 of 5 sampled residents were given a copy of the facility's policy regarding Medicaid as a payment source, including failure to provide a separate document explaining the policy as required. |
Report Facts
Sampled residents reviewed: 5
Current residents: 7
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Garrett | LTC Licensor | Department staff who conducted the inspections |
| Claudia Machado | Community Complaint Investigator | Department staff who conducted the inspections |
| Staff A | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding Medicaid policy disclosure |
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