Inspection Reports for Generations Home Care Spokane

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted inspections at Aspen Quality Care facility on multiple dates to assess compliance with fire protection and life safety codes, including alterations in buildings, electrical terminations, and fuel-burn appliances.

The inspections found several violations including missing electrical outlet covers, inadequate sprinkler protection in converted basement offices, missing fire sprinkler escutcheon in room 12 closet, and lack of carbon monoxide detection in the basement where fuel-burning appliances are present. Some violations were corrected or in progress with contractor involvement.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding resident rights allegations at Aspen Quality Care.

The facility limited a visitor per the resident's Power of Attorney (POA) request, which restricted visitation access. The facility was educated on resident rights related to visitation and the scope of POA, and all staff were immediately educated on these rights during the investigation.

Resident rights allegation. The complaint investigation found that the facility did not meet Assisted Living Facility requirements related to resident visitation rights and POA scope.

Follow-up inspection to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies at Aspen Quality Care Assisted Living Facility.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to respiratory protection, medical testing site waiver, infection control, medication services, and reporting were corrected.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility related to allegations of a resident fall.

Staff assisted and assessed the resident related to the fall, notified appropriate parties, and sent the resident for hospital evaluation. The facility had a policy to address resident falls and staff were educated on fall protocol and notification. Residents interviewed had no concerns and were observed without unmet health needs.

Complaint investigation included allegations of a resident fall. The complaint numbers were 128056, 128168, and 128492. The investigation concluded with failed provider practice identified and citation(s) written.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 07/21/2023 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing, nursing services systems, monitoring residents' well-being, ongoing assessments, medication services, and negotiated service agreements were corrected.