Inspection Reports for GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

4970 Main St, Tacoma, WA 98407, United States, WA, 98407

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Deficiencies per Year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2024
Unclassified

Census Over Time

66 72 78 84 90 Dec '23 Aug '24
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 84 Deficiencies: 1 Aug 13, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to resident record documentation.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 08/13/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility met licensing requirements. The prior complaint investigation found the facility failed to document staff interventions and resident well-being for one resident, resulting in a citation under WAC 388-78A-2410.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation conducted from 05/23/2024 through 06/25/2024 regarding an identified resident not receiving timely medical care. The investigation concluded with a citation for failed provider practice.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to document staff interventions and resident well-being for one of three residents when diagnostic tests were ordered, placing the resident at risk for health decline.
Report Facts
Total residents: 84 Resident sample size: 2 Closed records sample size: 1 Citation completion date: Aug 9, 2024
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kathy HeinzLong Term Care SurveyorConducted the complaint investigation and follow-up inspection
Manfay ChanField ManagerSigned the follow-up inspection letter
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 71 Deficiencies: 3 Dec 19, 2023
Visit Reason
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, indicating the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing, implementation of negotiated service agreements, and electronic monitoring consent were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Failure to develop and implement a system to ensure staff tuberculosis screening within three days of employment.
Failure to provide monthly licensed nurse charting and weekly showers as agreed in the negotiated service agreement for sampled residents.
Failure to ensure proper consent paperwork for video monitoring devices placed in a resident's apartment.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 9 Staff tuberculosis screening failures: 3 Residents with service agreement failures: 3 Residents with electronic monitoring consent failure: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nallely GonzalezExecutive DirectorNamed in tuberculosis testing and electronic monitoring consent findings.
Shirley GrewLTC SurveyorDepartment staff who conducted the inspection.
Lisa MasonNCI ALF LicensorDepartment staff who conducted the inspection.
Staff AExecutive Director involved in tuberculosis testing deficiency and interview.
Staff FCorporate Wellness NurseInterviewed regarding documentation failures for negotiated service agreement.

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