Inspection Reports for Kenmore Senior Living

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 01/16/2025 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies from Compliance Determinations #52257 and #49479.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, indicating that the facility corrected the previously cited issues related to resident assessments, implementation of negotiated service agreements, food sanitation, background checks, training and certification requirements, tuberculosis testing, and emergency preparedness.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to compliance determinations 52625 and 49502.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, indicating that the previously cited issues were corrected. The deficiencies related to the Respiratory Protection Program and fit-testing of healthcare workers were addressed.

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

The follow-up inspection conducted on 2025-01-06 found no deficiencies, indicating that previously cited licensing law and regulation deficiencies were corrected.

The document confirms the scheduling of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting requested by the facility to dispute a Statement of Deficiencies dated October 15, 2024, and a Civil Fine dated October 24, 2024.

The letter does not contain inspection findings but addresses the scheduling and participants of the IDR process related to disputed citations.

This document is the result of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding disputed deficiencies identified in a Statement of Deficiencies report dated 2024-10-15 for an Assisted Living Facility.

After review of all materials, oral statements, and records, the decision was made to not change the original Statement of Deficiencies report dated 2024-10-15. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within 10 calendar days.

The letter confirms the scheduling of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting requested by the facility to dispute citations related to a Statement of Deficiencies dated November 1, 2024, and a Civil Fine dated November 13, 2024.

The document does not contain inspection findings but serves as a formal notice for the IDR meeting to discuss disputed citations and related documentation.

The letter confirms the rescheduling of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting requested by the facility to dispute a Statement of Deficiencies dated October 15, 2024, and a Civil Fine dated October 24, 2024.

The document does not contain inspection findings but addresses the scheduling details and participants for the IDR process disputing a specific citation (WAC 388-78A-2880).

The document is the result of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process initiated in response to a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated November 1, 2024, disputing findings related to the assisted living facility.

After review, a change was made to the SOD by removing an edited record review regarding a policy (WAC 388-78A-2730), but there was no change to the previously imposed enforcement action.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Kenmore Senior Living to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to the Respiratory Protection Program.

The facility failed to ensure two healthcare workers were fit-tested annually for respirator masks, placing 64 residents at risk for COVID-19 exposure. This was an uncorrected and recurring citation, resulting in a civil fine.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a Full Inspection at Kenmore Senior Living on October 30, 2024, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine due to regulatory violations.

The licensee failed to implement the Negotiated Service Agreement for one resident prescribed to wear compression stockings daily, placing the resident at risk. This deficiency was recurring, previously cited multiple times in 2023 and 2024.

The letter confirms the scheduling of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) meeting requested by the facility administrator to dispute specific citations from a Statement of Deficiencies dated October 16, 2024.

The document does not contain inspection findings but addresses the scheduling and participants of the IDR process related to disputed citations.

This document is the result of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding disputed deficiencies identified in the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated 2024-10-16 for the Assisted Living Facility.

After review of all materials, oral statements, and records, the decision was made not to change the original SOD report dated 2024-10-16. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within 10 calendar days.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to Kenmore Senior Living to assess compliance and impose a civil fine related to a previously cited deficiency regarding unauthorized change in room use.

The facility failed to notify the Washington State Department of Health Construction Review Services or obtain written approval to change the use of Memory Care Unit apartments for Medicaid residents, resulting in a civil fine of $300. This deficiency was previously cited and remains uncorrected.

The department conducted an unannounced on-site complaint investigation due to allegations including incorrect insulin dose administration, resident relocation to an apartment with a shared bathroom and no kitchenette, and billing errors.

The facility failed to obtain written approval from Construction Review Services (CRS) for converting Memory Care Unit (MCU) apartments to assisted living apartments, placing 72 residents at risk. One resident received the wrong insulin dose but was monitored and staff retrained. The facility gave a resident a 7-day notice to move to a different apartment as part of conversion, which was consistent with policy. Billing errors for the resident were corrected.

The complaint investigation included allegations of incorrect insulin administration, resident relocation to an apartment with shared bathroom and no kitchenette, and billing errors. The insulin error was substantiated but no failed practice was identified. The relocation and failure to obtain CRS approval were substantiated with deficient practice identified. Billing errors were corrected.

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

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding allegations that a resident went without her full dose of medication for a week and that the assisted living facility administrative staff did not respond to requests for an explanation.

The investigation found that the facility failed to ensure timely medication administration for one resident, causing withdrawal symptoms, and failed to respond timely to resident grievances regarding the missed medication. Deficient practices were identified and citations were written.

The complaint alleged that a named resident went without her full dose of medication for a week and that the facility administrative staff did not respond to requests for explanation. The complaint was substantiated with deficient practices identified.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a complaint investigation at Kenmore Senior Living related to failure to implement negotiated service agreement interventions for a resident with a history of sexually inappropriate behavior.

The licensee failed to implement supervision and monitoring interventions for one resident, resulting in inappropriate sexual behavior towards two residents and placing four female residents in the Memory Care Unit at risk for sexual abuse. This violation led to the imposition of a $1,000 civil fine.

Complaint investigation conducted on January 11, 2024. The violation was substantiated and resulted in a civil fine.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation into allegations of sexual abuse between residents at Kenmore Senior Living.

The facility failed to investigate multiple allegations and witnessed incidents of sexual abuse involving four named residents. The facility did not implement measures to protect residents or prevent recurrence, resulting in citations for failed provider practices.

The complaint involved allegations that multiple residents were sexually abused by other residents, including inappropriate touching of breasts and inner thighs. The facility staff, including the Administrator, Head Nurse, and Medication Technicians, failed to report or stop the behaviors, and no investigations were conducted despite multiple witnessed incidents.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to emergency lighting and oxygen therapy assistance.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited deficiencies regarding emergency lighting in resident apartments were corrected. The facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.

The complaint investigation was triggered by a resident fall during a power outage resulting in injury, lack of emergency lighting in hallways and common areas, and no assistance for residents requiring continuous oxygen therapy. The investigation found emergency lighting was functioning in hallways but absent in resident apartments. The Resident Service Director stated residents on oxygen were independent and staff did not assist with oxygen management. The complaint was substantiated with citation(s) written.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to Kenmore Senior Living to assess correction of previously cited deficiencies.

Multiple uncorrected deficiencies were found, including failure to ensure pet vaccinations and certifications, unsafe exterior ramp conditions, failure to implement negotiated service agreements, incomplete tuberculosis screening for staff, incomplete staff orientation, and lack of resident consent for video monitoring. These deficiencies placed residents at risk in various ways.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previous deficiencies related to fire and life safety code compliance.

The follow-up inspection on 07/17/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to fire and life safety code violations were corrected.

The inspection was conducted as a follow-up to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication availability and compliance with licensing laws and regulations at Kenmore Senior Living Assisted Living Facility.

The follow-up inspection on 04/28/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility met Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to medication nonavailability were corrected. Multiple complaint investigations conducted between 10/25/2022 and 12/20/2022 identified failed provider practices including medication availability, infection control, care plan updates, and respiratory protection program deficiencies.

Multiple complaints were investigated between 10/25/2022 and 12/20/2022 regarding staffing shortages, outdated care plans, medication availability, COVID infection control failures, medication errors, and resident falls with injury. All investigations resulted in findings of failed provider practices with citations issued.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding an allegation that a named resident was given the wrong dose of an as-needed medication at the Assisted Living Facility.

The investigation found that the facility failed to have a system in place to ensure the Medication Administration Record matched the medication cart dosage and failed to ensure all staff were nurse delegated to administer oral medications. A medication error was confirmed involving an incorrect dose of lorazepam given to a resident.

The complaint involved a named resident receiving the wrong dose of an as-needed medication. The complaint was substantiated with findings of failed provider practices and citations written.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to Kenmore Senior Living to assess compliance and issued a civil fine based on violations found during the inspection.

The facility was fined $300 for failing to ensure availability of antipsychotic medication for one resident, which placed the resident at risk for psychological harm. This was an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on December 21, 2022.

Notification that the stop placement order prohibiting admissions placed on the facility's license on December 6, 2022, is lifted effective February 16, 2023.

The letter formally lifts the previously imposed stop placement order that prohibited admissions to the facility.

The document serves as a notice of a Continued Stop Placement Order on the license of Kenmore Senior Living based on a prior Statement of Deficiencies dated January 3, 2023.

The Continued Stop Placement Order was effective December 6, 2022, and remains in effect until formally lifted by the Department of Social and Health Services.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a complaint investigation at Kenmore Senior Living on January 3, 2023, due to violations related to stop placement orders and staffing deficiencies.

The investigation found that the licensee failed to comply with a stop placement order by readmitting 2 residents without Department approval and failed to provide sufficient care staff to meet the needs of 83 residents, including 17 residents with unmet assessed care needs, placing them at risk of harm.

Complaint investigation completed on January 3, 2023, substantiated by findings of noncompliance with stop placement order and staffing deficiencies.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding allegations of insufficient staffing, neglect of residents' care needs, failure to respond to call lights, missed medications, and inadequate supervision in the Memory Care Unit at Kenmore Senior Living.

The investigation found that the Assisted Living Facility was significantly understaffed, with only one caregiver on the night shift and insufficient staff on other shifts. This resulted in residents not receiving adequate care, including missed showers, delayed response to call lights, missed medications, and lack of supervision in the Memory Care Unit. Multiple residents were found at risk due to these deficiencies.

The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings of insufficient staffing, neglect of residents' care needs, failure to respond to call lights, missed medications, and unsafe conditions in the Memory Care Unit. Multiple citations were written.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted an investigation at Kenmore Senior Living on December 27, 2022, resulting in a civil fine due to failure to comply with fire and life safety requirements.

The facility failed their sixth Fire and Life Safety Inspection by the Washington State Patrol Office of State Fire Marshal, placing 83 residents, staff, and visitors at risk. This deficiency is recurring and was previously cited multiple times.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a routine inspection at the Kenmore Senior Living facility to assess compliance with fire safety codes and maintenance requirements.

The inspection found multiple violations including failure to provide documentation of smoke detector sensitivity testing within the past 3 years, deficiencies in fire sprinkler system maintenance, failed smoke/fire dampers, and lack of documentation for fire door inspections and fire drills. Several violations were noted as corrected or had scheduled repairs pending.

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