Inspection Reports for Hampton Special Care – Tumwater

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.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. A prior complaint investigation identified a failure to ensure staff took necessary safety measures during wheelchair mobility, resulting in a resident injury and citation.

Complaint investigation triggered by a named resident falling and sustaining a bone fracture. The assisted living facility failed to ensure staff took necessary safety measures to prevent avoidable injuries during wheelchair mobility. The investigation found a failed provider practice and citation was written.

The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by an incident involving a resident sustaining facial injuries due to staff failing to take necessary safety measures while assisting with wheelchair mobility.

The investigation found that the licensee failed to ensure staff took necessary safety measures to promote safety and prevent avoidable injuries, resulting in a resident sustaining facial injuries requiring hospitalization and placing wheelchair-dependent residents at risk of harm.

The complaint investigation was substantiated by the finding that staff failed to take necessary safety measures, resulting in a resident's facial injuries and hospitalization.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 03/17/2025 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, indicating the facility now meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The report details prior deficiencies related to infection control, medication services, resident monitoring, safe storage of supplies, background checks, and other regulatory requirements that were corrected.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a full inspection at the assisted living facility, resulting in a civil fine due to violations related to infection control.

The facility failed to implement proper infection control hand hygiene practices during resident care for six staff observed and did not provide necessary handwashing supplies in one area, placing 44 residents, staff, and visitors at risk of infectious disease exposure. This deficiency is recurring, having been cited previously in 2024, 2023, and 2022.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility on 10/08/2024 to evaluate compliance with fire safety codes and requirements.

The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including missing audible alarms during fire drills, lack of documentation for annual fire-resistance-rated construction, missing K-class fire extinguisher in the kitchen, failed fire alarm communicator transmitter test, and an unsecured oxygen tank in the medication room.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a complaint investigation at Hampton Special Care - Tumwater related to infection control practices during an infectious disease outbreak.

The licensee failed to implement proper infection control practices including staff not performing hand hygiene and not wearing correct PPE in two areas of the memory care unit, failed to report the outbreak to the Local Health Jurisdiction, and did not follow CDC guidance for PPE use and storage. These failures placed 38 residents, staff, and visitors at risk of COVID-19 infection.

Complaint investigation completed on September 13, 2024, substantiated by findings of infection control violations during a COVID-19 outbreak.

The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that the facility had an infectious disease outbreak.

The facility failed to properly set up PPE to prevent contamination, did not ensure staff wore N95 respirators when caring for infectious disease residents, failed to implement proper hand hygiene during the outbreak, and did not report infectious disease positive residents to the Local Health Jurisdiction for guidance.

The complaint alleged the facility had an infectious disease outbreak. The investigation substantiated failures in infection control practices and reporting to the Local Health Jurisdiction.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies and compliance with licensing requirements.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. A prior complaint investigation identified a medication administration error involving insulin, resulting in a citation.

Complaint investigation related to quality of care where a staff member administered the wrong insulin to a resident. The investigation concluded with a failed provider practice and citation written.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 03/11/2024 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited deficiencies related to infection control and implementation of negotiated service agreements were corrected.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation related to allegations of quality of care/treatment, resident rights, and dietary services at Hampton Special Care - Tumwater.

The investigation found failed provider practices including failure to send a resident for evaluation after a head injury, failure to notify law enforcement after a resident-to-resident physical assault, and failure to implement and train staff on policies related to medical emergencies and aggressive residents. The facility does not provide calorie-controlled diets for diabetics as disclosed. Citations were written for the failed practices.

The complaint investigation involved allegations of delayed family notification after a resident fall, failure to report a resident fall to the state, inability to provide diabetic diets, and a resident-to-resident altercation. The facility was found to have failed practices related to care after head injury and failure to notify law enforcement after assault. The claim of delayed family notification was not substantiated. The facility does not provide calorie-controlled diabetic diets as disclosed.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire and life safety codes.

The inspection identified multiple violations including combustible materials stored in electrical rooms, lack of documentation for sprinkler system testing, missing carbon monoxide detectors, failure to provide documentation for fire alarm and emergency lighting tests, and deficiencies in fire door inspections and generator maintenance.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a Complaint Investigation at the assisted living facility Hampton Special Care - Tumwater on July 31, 2023, due to concerns related to infection control.

The licensee failed to provide necessary handwashing supplies in one common bathroom, placing all 46 residents, staff, and visitors at risk for the spread of infectious disease. This was a recurring deficiency previously cited in 2021 and 2022.

The visit was complaint-related and resulted in a civil fine of $300.00 for infection control violations. The deficiency was substantiated as recurring from previous citations.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 06/28/2023 following a complaint regarding quality of care/treatment, specifically a public report of a staff member leaving the facility during their shift and not returning.

The facility was unable to provide the policy on abandonment when asked by a Department representative but was able to contact their legal department and obtain the policy before the end of the business day. No failed provider practice was identified and no citation was written.

Complaint investigation related to quality of care/treatment involving a staff member leaving during their shift and not returning. No failed provider practice identified; no citation written.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following a facility report of an allegation of sexual abuse from facility staff towards a resident.

The facility failed to conduct an investigation when a resident made an allegation of sexual abuse regarding a caregiver. The resident was placed on alert and monitored, and notifications were made to appropriate parties. Education was provided to the Clinical Director regarding the requirement to investigate every allegation of abuse or neglect.

The complaint involved an allegation of sexual abuse by facility staff towards a resident. The investigation found the facility did not conduct a proper investigation of the allegation. The allegation was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citation(s) written.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at the facility to verify correction of previous violations.

The facility was found to have multiple outstanding violations related to fire safety, including failure to provide documentation for sprinkler system testing, smoke detector sensitivity testing, fire door inspections, fire alarm system maintenance, and emergency lighting tests. Some violations were corrected, but many remained uncorrected.