Inspection Reports for HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor
171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, WA, 98277
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Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 12
Nov 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the Homeplace Special Care Oak Harbor facility to assess compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be unable to provide documentation for multiple required fire safety inspections and maintenance activities, including semi-annual hood cleanings, annual fire door inspections, 4-year fire and smoke damper inspections, semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing, monthly smoke alarm testing, carbon monoxide detector testing, emergency lighting tests, and fire drills. Several deficiencies were corrected, but many remain uncorrected.
Deficiencies (12)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 12 months of semi-annual hood cleanings. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire door inspection has been completed. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing. |
| There was two sprinkler heads in laundry that are loaded with combustible materials (lint). |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing. |
| Fire department connection is not visible from the street, no signage is installed. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly 30 second activation test for the emergency lights. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual 90 minute power test for the emergency lights. |
| Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire resistance rated construction material inspection has been completed. |
Report Facts
Sprinkler heads loaded with combustible materials: 2
Fire drills required: 12
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Leech | Campus Maintenance Director | Signed as Owner or Authorized Representative on 11/10/2025 inspection report |
| Blake Leech | Campus Maintenance Supervisor | Signed as Owner or Authorized Representative on 10/02/2025 inspection report |
| Brandon G. Brown | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed as Deputy State Fire Marshal on both inspection reports |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 5, 2025
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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 and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to training and certification were corrected.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 11
Current residents: 43
Staff training delays: 2
Staff CPR and First Aid training delays: 3
Staff certification delays: 1
Medication doses missed: 21
Residents sampled for complaint investigation: 7
Total residents at complaint investigation: 36
Residents with missing preadmission assessments: 2
Residents with unsigned negotiated service agreements: 3
Residents with missing family medication plans: 1
Staff without timely TB screening: 4
Residents at risk due to water temperature: 36
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Gonzalez | Nursing Consultant Institutional | Department staff who did on-site verification and inspection |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed follow-up inspection letter |
| Staff B | Caregiver/Medication Technician with training and certification deficiencies | |
| Staff C | Caregiver with training and certification deficiencies | |
| Staff D | Caregiver with training deficiencies | |
| Staff E | Med Tech | Staff with training and certification deficiencies |
| Staff F | Caregiver with training and certification deficiencies | |
| Staff G | Caregiver | Staff with delayed CPR and First Aid training |
| Staff I | Business Office Manager | Provided statements about staff training delays |
| Staff J | Resident Care Coordinator | Provided statements about documentation deficiencies |
| Staff H | Business Office Manager | Provided statements about orientation and training deficiencies |
| Staff G | Health Services Director | Provided statements about medication and incident report deficiencies |
| Staff K | Med Tech | Provided statements about medication documentation |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 2
Jul 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to the assisted living facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff completed required training and failed to document medication treatments for one resident, resulting in civil fines and uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on April 8, 2025.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure staff completed 70-hour Basic training within 120 days, CPR and first aid training, and received credentials through the Department of Health for staff. |
| Failure to ensure medication treatments were documented for one resident. |
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 400
Civil fine amount: 300
Total civil fines: 700
Resident census: 43
Previously cited date: Apr 8, 2025
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
May 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/17/2024 to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to fire and life safety inspections were corrected.
Report Facts
Number of Fire and Life Safety annual inspections failed: 3
Resident count during complaint investigation: 0
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Gonzalez | ALF Licensor | Department staff who did the on-site verification during follow-up inspection. |
| Syng To | ALF Complaint Investigator | Investigator for the complaint investigation related to fire and life safety violations. |
| Kimberley Ripley | Field Manager | Signed follow-up inspection report letter. |
| Staff A | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding missing documentation for fire and smoke damper inspection and monthly testing of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 3
Jan 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be unable to provide documentation for required fire and smoke damper inspections, monthly smoke alarm testing, and monthly carbon monoxide detector testing. Multiple violations related to maintenance, inspection, and testing of fire safety equipment were noted.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing for all alarms. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing for all detectors. |
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Feb 15, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon G. Brown | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Signed inspection report |
| Mykel Husk | Executive Director | Facility representative signing the report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 36
Deficiencies: 1
Aug 30, 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 and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to background checks were corrected.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of bruises and abrasions on named residents. Investigations ruled out abuse and neglect, with immediate assessments and interventions provided. No failed provider practice was identified in the individual complaint investigations.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to submit background checks every two years for 3 staff members (Staff B, Staff C, Staff D), placing residents at risk. |
Report Facts
Total residents: 36
Resident sample size: 6
Number of staff with late background checks: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Syng To | ALF Complaint Investigator | Investigator who conducted complaint investigations |
| Cristina Gonzalez | ALF Licensor | Department staff who did the on-site verification during follow-up inspection |
| Kimberley Ripley | Field Manager | Signed follow-up inspection letter |
| Staff B | Health Services Director | Named in deficiency for failure to submit timely background checks |
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