Inspection Reports for Cogir of Kirkland

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to tuberculosis test records and staff testing compliance.

The follow-up inspection on 08/26/2025 found no deficiencies, indicating that the facility corrected the prior issues related to maintaining tuberculosis test records and staff testing requirements.

Complaint investigation conducted for allegation that the facility did not maintain staff Tuberculosis test records on-site and staff with documented negative two-step tests completed without facility administering a one-step TB test as required. The complaint was substantiated with citations issued.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding an allegation that staff were improperly qualified.

The investigation found that a sampled staff member did not complete the required Home Care Aide or Nursing Assistant training and certification within the required timeframe and provided care without proper qualifications, placing all 34 residents at risk. A failed provider practice was identified and citations were written.

Allegation of staff improperly qualified was investigated. The complaint was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citations written.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to the assisted living facility Cogir of Kirkland to address previously cited deficiencies and impose a civil fine based on violations related to staff training requirements.

The licensee failed to ensure that two care staff completed all required training, placing all 32 residents at risk for decreased quality of care. This deficiency was uncorrected from prior citations and resulted in an $800 civil fine.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Cogir of Kirkland to assess correction of previously cited deficiencies related to staff training and tuberculosis screening.

The facility failed to ensure two staff completed required continuing education training and failed to complete tuberculosis testing and follow-up for several staff, placing all 34 residents at risk. These deficiencies were uncorrected from a prior citation on March 6, 2025, resulting in civil fines totaling $1,200.

The Department completed a full inspection and complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility triggered by complaints regarding licensing compliance and staff qualifications.

The facility was found non-compliant with multiple licensing laws including failure to complete fingerprint background checks timely, incomplete continuing education for staff, failure to update resident service plans, incomplete tuberculosis testing and follow-up, and failure to maintain required certifications such as CPR, first aid, and food worker cards. Some deficiencies were recurring or uncorrected from prior inspections.

Complaint investigation revealed Executive Director failed to complete fingerprint background check and obtain Health Care Aide certification within required timeframes, resulting in citation and enforcement action.

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 deficiencies related to fire safety systems, including missing inspection paperwork, malfunctioning fire doors, painted-over sprinkler heads, broken filters, blocked pull stations, missing carbon monoxide alarms, non-working emergency lights and exit signs, and lack of required testing and maintenance documentation.