Inspection Reports for Farrington Court Assisted & Senior Living
516 Kenosia Ave S, Kent, WA 98030, WA, 98030
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Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 16
Jul 24, 2025
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An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted at Farrington Court Retirement Community by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety code violations were cited, including issues with working space clearance, extension cords used improperly, appliance connections, inspection and maintenance documentation, door operation, sprinkler system maintenance, smoke detector sensitivity, bolt locks, exit signs, emergency lighting, and unsecured compressed gas containers.
Deficiencies (16)
| Description |
|---|
| Electrical panel room in building B had multiple combustibles stored within 36" of panels. |
| The Salon had an extension cord being used for permanent wiring; front entrance patio had extension cord in use to run patio lights. |
| The gas fired appliance's in central kitchen did not have tethers attached to wall to prevent disconnection of gas lines. |
| Facility failed to provide documentation that the annual inspection of fire resistance-rated construction had been inspected; multiple penetrations through fire resistance-rated construction from electrical and water piping in specified rooms. |
| Facility failed to provide documentation that wing "B" had annual fire door inspection; building B north fire door is falling apart; building A south fire door has wire used to hold magnet release and missing piece from crash bar. |
| Doors in Salon, D103, and D101 did not latch from fully opened position. |
| Room D217 had multiple sprinkler heads covered in plastic and not actively being worked on. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation that 5 year hydro testing and 3rd quarter 2024 automatic sprinkler system inspection had been performed. |
| Facility failed to provide documentation that last semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing of 2025 had been performed. |
| Smoke detector was removed from room B104. |
| Fire department connection valve on south side of facility near sprinkler room was obstructed by shrubs and flowers. |
| Emergency lighting needed to be provided along exterior path of egress to area of refuge at Building A north exit and Building C north exit. |
| Fire doors on floor 1 and 2 in central hallway near elevator had deadbolt style locking mechanism installed. |
| Exit signs at specified locations did not have illuminated exit signs with battery backup to show direct path of egress to emergency exit. |
| Emergency lights near room A-112 and Building A stair well south would not illuminate when tested. |
| Multiple oxygen containers were found unsecured in rooms B210, B209, and A202. |
Report Facts
Number of rooms with fire resistance-rated construction penetrations: 4
Number of rooms with unsecured oxygen containers: 3
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Aug 23, 2025
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Gonzales | Maintenance | Owner or Owner's Representative |
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted inspection |
| Alan Harlan | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed inspection report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 41
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 18, 2024
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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 fire safety and licensing laws.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, confirming that the facility corrected the prior fire safety violations and obtained approval from the Washington state fire marshal.
Complaint Details
The original complaint investigation was related to failure to ensure the facility was approved by the State Fire Marshal, placing all 41 residents at risk of harm due to fire hazards. Citation was issued for multiple fire safety violations identified during the inspection on 2024-08-21.
Report Facts
Total residents: 41
Deficiencies cited: 1
Plan correction timeframe: 45
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Karri Hernandez | Community Complaint Investigator | Conducted the follow-up inspection and complaint investigation. |
| Laurie Anderson | Field Manager | Signed the follow-up inspection report letter. |
| Staff A | Director of Operations | Interviewed during complaint investigation; acknowledged non-compliance and described corrective action plan. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 31
Deficiencies: 9
Oct 7, 2024
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The department completed an unannounced full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to assess compliance with licensing laws and regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with multiple licensing laws and regulations, including deficiencies in resident controlled medications, food and nutrition services, maintenance and housekeeping, nursing services, staff qualifications, tuberculosis testing, emergency preparedness, and resident safety related to medical devices.
Deficiencies (9)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 residents kept all resident-controlled medications in a locked location, placing all 31 residents at risk. |
| Facility failed to maintain and make available a current dietary manual to food preparation staff, placing all 31 residents at risk of unmet nutritional needs. |
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 courtyards was free of potential fall hazards, placing all 31 residents at risk of injury. |
| Facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 residents received nurse delegation services from qualified registered nurse delegated staff, placing residents at risk for improper insulin administration. |
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 sampled staff was qualified to work with vulnerable residents, placing all 31 residents at risk. |
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 sampled staff received Specialty Training for Dementia within 120 days of hire, placing all 31 residents at risk. |
| Facility failed to test 2 of 2 sampled staff for tuberculosis, placing all 31 residents at risk of potential exposure. |
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 residents' medical device (bed enabler) was secured and safely installed, placing resident at risk of entrapment and injury. |
| Facility failed to ensure first aid kits were clearly marked and readily available; failed to post most recent inspection report and ombudsman information; failed to maintain accurate service agreements; and failed to provide Medicaid disclosure in required format. |
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 10
Residents total: 31
Staff sampled: 6
Staff sampled: 4
Staff sampled: 2
Residents with behavior/psychosocial issues, dementia, Alzheimer's, cognitive impairment: 14
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Forkgen | ALF Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Kathy Young | Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Dominique Allen | Executive Director | Responsible for overseeing procedural changes and corrections in Plan of Correction |
| Staff H | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Located medications in unlocked locations; unaware of medication security policy |
| Staff G | Health and Wellness Director | Completed resident independent medication assessment; oversees delegation services |
| Staff A | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding nurse delegation, staff qualifications, and tuberculosis testing |
| Staff B | Assisted Living Resident Assistant | Sampled staff found unqualified and lacking required certification and tuberculosis testing |
| Staff C | Assisted Living Assistant | Sampled staff lacking specialty dementia training documentation |
| Staff D | Assisted Living Resident Assistant/Medication Technician | Sampled staff lacking tuberculosis testing documentation |
| Staff I | Maintenance Director | Interviewed about courtyard maintenance and fall hazards |
| Staff K | Cook | Unaware of dietary manual |
| Staff J | Executive Chef | Reported lack of current dietary manual from consulting company |
| Staff L | Med Tech | Administered insulin without nurse delegation; checked blood sugar |
| Staff M | Regional Resource Registered Nurse | Interviewed about unsafe bed rail |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 19
Aug 5, 2024
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An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code re-inspection was conducted at Farrington Court Retirement Community by the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were cited during the re-inspection, including issues with sprinkler and fire alarm reports, smoke detector sensitivity testing, fire extinguishers, door operations, and securing compressed gas containers. Many violations were corrected or noted as corrected from previous inspections.
Deficiencies (19)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility's annual sprinkler report shows deficiencies and lack of documentation for the fourth quarter sprinkler inspection. |
| Facility's fire alarm report shows deficiencies and lack of documentation for annual fire alarm inspection. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for last smoke detector sensitivity test report and nuisance log. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for carbon monoxide testing for 2024. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for monthly emergency lighting testing for March and April. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for current hood cleaning servicing. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for annual fire wall inspection and repairs for fire-resistant-rated construction. |
| Several doors did not close or latch properly when tested. |
| Fire extinguishers throughout the building were locked; only one key held by maintenance who was not present at inspection. |
| Telephone room fire extinguisher not mounted or in a cabinet. |
| Activity room fire extinguisher mounted above the 5 foot requirement. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for annual sprinkler report, quarterly sprinkler reports, and forward flow test. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for current suppression system servicing. |
| Facility's kitchen suppression report shows contractor put in (3) 450 degree links; maintenance stated contractor told him there was a mistake but did not change it. |
| Resident room B209 has an unapproved multi plug adapter behind TV. |
| Maintenance office has a power strip dangling by its cord. |
| Housekeeper/Emergency Supply closet has an unapproved heater. |
| Resident room D109 has an unsecured oxygen bottle in the closet. |
| Fire alarm circuit breaker in electrical room missing required lock device; breaker in 'ON' position. |
Report Facts
Provider Number: 2145
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Sep 4, 2024
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Aug 2, 2024
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Jun 8, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the reports |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 14
May 1, 2023
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An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted at Farrington Court Retirement Community 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 improper disposal of cigarette butts, missing electrical outlet covers, lack of annual inspection records for fire-resistant construction, fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, and carbon monoxide detectors. Several fire doors did not close or latch properly, and some fire doors had non-rated glass or holes. The facility was disapproved due to these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (14)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility's smoking area has a plastic garbage can where cigarette butts and ashes are dumped instead of suitable noncombustible ash trays. |
| Broken or missing electrical outlet covers in hall by room A002, Health and Wellness Director office under desk, and Executive Director's office corner. |
| Facility unable to provide record of annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs for all fire-resistant-rated construction. |
| Penetration in the wall in the Family Advisor room where wires were added. |
| Fire doors (Salon, Building C walkway door by C100, Private dining room door by reception) did not close or latch properly. |
| Facility unable to provide annual fire sprinkler inspection documentation including quarterly inspections. |
| Facility needs heat survey for commercial hood fusible link rating; currently has three 450 degree links. |
| Fire extinguisher outside elevator room in Cedar hallway 1st floor is outdated. |
| Facility unable to provide record of annual fire alarm system inspection. |
| No carbon monoxide detectors in kitchen hot water closet (A & B hallway 100) and main laundry room where gas-fueled appliances are used. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation of CO detector testing in past 12 months. |
| Facility failed to provide documentation of 30-second monthly emergency lighting testing in last 12 months. |
| Salon fire door is rated but has tempered glass instead of fire-rated glass. |
| Small holes in laundry room door by elevator and dry storage room door. |
Report Facts
Number of fusible links: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed as Deputy State Fire Marshal conducting the inspection |
| Juan Gonzalez | Maintenance | Owner or Owner's Representative signing the report |
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