Inspection Reports for Meridian at Stone Creek

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. Previously cited deficiencies related to failure to notify the Department of a change of ownership were corrected.

Complaint investigation conducted from 07/17/2025 through 08/12/2025 regarding concerns about signing multiple contracts and questions about ownership of the Assisted Living Facility. Failed provider practice was identified and a citation was written under WAC 388-78A-2770 for failing to notify the Department of a change of ownership.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 08/12/2025 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility corrected the previously cited deficiency related to coordination of health care services.

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

The follow-up inspection on 08/05/2025 found no deficiencies, indicating that previously cited violations related to fire and life safety codes and other licensing laws were corrected. Prior inspections from 12/09/2024, 03/06/2025, and 06/09/2025 documented recurring deficiencies related to fire safety, sprinkler system maintenance, emergency power system maintenance, and labeling of fire dampers.

Complaint investigation conducted from 12/05/2024 through 12/09/2024 regarding life safety and fire marshal regulation non-compliance. Failed provider practice identified and citations written.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to The Meridian at Stone Creek to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The facility failed to maintain compliance with the State Fire Marshal codes for Long Term Care facilities, placing 76 residents, visitors, and staff at risk in an emergency. This deficiency was recurring from December 9, 2024, and remained uncorrected since March 6, 2025.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (#178945) regarding smoking and fire safety at the Meridian at Stone Creek facility.

A fire was discovered burning outside the building in the smoking area, caused by an ashtray. The fire was extinguished by the fire department with no injuries reported. The facility replaced the ashtray with a metal canister and provided staff training. No IFC violations were observed.

Complaint #178945 involved a smoking/fire incident. The fire was caused by an ashtray outside, no sprinklers were activated, no evacuation occurred, no injuries were reported, and the fire department responded. The complaint was investigated by Deputy State Fire Marshal Cozetta Christian.

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

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies; the previously cited deficiencies regarding failure to update residents' negotiated service agreements following changes in condition were corrected.

The complaint investigation conducted from 08/14/2024 through 08/29/2024 involved allegations that a resident on hospice did not receive routine showers and that a resident was neglected towards the end of their stay. The investigation substantiated failure to update the negotiated service agreement for one resident following a change in condition, resulting in a citation.

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, indicating that previously cited issues related to investigations, laundry, and policies and procedures were corrected.

Multiple complaint investigations were conducted between 10/01/2024 and 10/28/2024 regarding allegations including residents being wet with urine for extended periods and resident-to-resident incidents. The facility failed to document investigative findings and actions, failed to follow policies for alert charting, and failed to maintain proper laundry sanitation. All complaints resulted in failed provider practices with citations written.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies from compliance determinations dated 10/28/2024 and 05/21/2025.

The follow-up inspection on 05/21/2025 found no deficiencies, indicating that previously cited deficiencies related to investigations, laundry sanitation, and policies and procedures were corrected.

The complaint investigation conducted from 10/01/2024 through 10/28/2024 involved allegations of resident to resident abuse and neglect, including failure to document investigative findings, inadequate laundry sanitation, and failure to follow alert charting policies. The investigation found multiple deficiencies with citations written.

A follow-up visit was conducted on March 6, 2025, to assess compliance with prior deficiencies, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine due to failure to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal codes.

The facility failed to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal codes for Long Term Care facilities, placing 76 residents at risk in the event of an emergency. This was an uncorrected citation previously cited on December 9, 2024.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at The Meridian at Stone Creek facility to verify correction of previous fire and life safety code violations.

The re-inspection found multiple unresolved violations including lack of documentation for fire and safety equipment inspections and maintenance, missing labels on damper access panels, deficiencies in fire door inspections and maintenance, and issues with emergency power systems and fire suppression systems.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at Meridian at Stone Creek to determine compliance with fire and life safety codes and to verify correction of previous deficiencies.

The re-inspection found multiple unresolved violations including lack of documentation for fire and safety system inspections and maintenance, failure to label damper access panels properly, deficiencies in fire door inspections and maintenance, and issues with emergency power systems and fire extinguishing systems.

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

The re-inspection found multiple unresolved fire safety violations including lack of annual inspection records for fire-resistant construction assemblies, fire doors, sprinkler systems, extinguishing systems, and emergency power systems. Several fire doors had hardware replaced with deadbolt locks, and deficiencies were noted in fire alarm circuit breaker locks and fire damper maintenance.

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

The follow-up inspection on 11/05/2024 found no deficiencies, indicating that the previously cited infection control issues were corrected.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to address deficiencies from previous compliance determinations and complaint investigations.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to screen staff for tuberculosis, lack of CPR and first-aid training, incomplete background checks, inadequate specialized training for mental illness and dementia, failure to maintain a safe and sanitary environment including food sanitation issues, incomplete negotiated service agreements, failure to develop initial resident service plans timely, and failure to monitor residents' well-being adequately. Some deficiencies were recurring from prior inspections.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at the facility to verify correction of previously cited fire safety and maintenance violations.

The re-inspection found multiple unresolved violations including missing lock devices on fire alarm circuit breakers, lack of documentation for annual inspections and maintenance of fire-resistant construction, fire doors, fire sprinkler systems, extinguishing systems, emergency power systems, and emergency lighting. Additional issues included unsecured oxygen cylinders, missing electrical cover plates, improper use of extension cords, and missing monthly inspections of fire extinguishers.

A complaint investigation was conducted regarding a small kitchen fire that occurred within the oven located in the facility's kitchen.

Staff witnessed a small fire within the oven which was quickly extinguished. No kitchen suppression system or fire sprinkler system activation occurred. No resident evacuations or injuries were reported, and no fire department response was required. No violations or IFC violations were detected related to the incident.

Complaint #143353 involved a kitchen fire. The complaint was investigated and found no violations or need for fire department response.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to The Meridian at Stone Creek to assess compliance and enforce a civil fine related to infection control violations.

The facility failed to ensure that two staff members were qualified to medically evaluate staff prior to fit-testing respirators, placing residents at risk of infection during a communicable disease outbreak. This deficiency was previously cited and remains uncorrected.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on multiple allegations including lack of staff, insufficient toilet paper and paper towels, sewage backup without sanitization, unclean environment, unmanaged laundry, unemptied garbage, lack of hot water, and staff disrespect towards residents.

The investigation found multiple deficiencies related to maintenance and housekeeping, including lack of toilet paper and paper towels, unsanitary environment, and unclean laundry. Several citations were written under WAC 388-78A-3090. Some allegations were not substantiated due to insufficient evidence or previous investigations. Unrelated citations were issued for failing to secure hazardous items and improper medication delegation.

The complaint investigation was based on allegations including lack of staff, lack of toilet paper and paper towels, sewage backup without sanitization, unclean environment, unmanaged laundry, unemptied garbage, lack of hot water, and staff disrespect. Some allegations were substantiated with citations, others were not due to insufficient evidence or prior investigations.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication administration and resident care.

The follow-up inspection on 04/26/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to medication nonavailability and failure to monitor residents' well-being were corrected.

The complaint investigation was triggered by a public complaint of care and services. The investigation found systemic problems with medication administration and monitoring residents' well-being. Failed provider practices were identified and citations were written.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding multiple allegations including lack of hot water, kitchen sanitation concerns, presence of pests, and facility maintenance issues at The Meridian at Stone Creek Assisted Living Facility.

The assisted living facility failed to report to the department when the facility’s boiler system no longer worked to keep water temperatures between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Additional findings included failure to maintain exterior grounds in a safe and sanitary condition, and issues with kitchen sanitation and facility maintenance. Some allegations such as norovirus outbreak and food shortage were unable to be substantiated.

The complaint investigation included allegations of no hot water, kitchen sanitation issues, presence of pigeon droppings, norovirus outbreak, facility cleanliness, staffing concerns, dishwasher not working, use of plasticware, presence of black sewer worms and mice, old furnishings on grounds, and food shortage. Some allegations were substantiated with citations, while others were not substantiated.

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

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to incomplete tuberculosis testing for staff 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 Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing of staff were corrected.

The investigation was conducted due to a complaint alleging that a resident's wound dressing was not changed as scheduled.

The facility took measures to manage the wound but failed to complete the assessment of the sampled resident when there was a change of condition, resulting in a failed provider practice and citation.

Complaint allegation: AV's wound dressing was not changed as scheduled. The complaint was substantiated with a failed provider practice identified and citation written.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following the facility's failure of their 3rd fire and life safety inspection on 06/05/2023.

The facility failed the fire and life safety inspection due to multiple deficiencies including failure to conduct quarterly fire sprinkler inspections, propped open fire doors, blocked fire alarm pull stations, and lack of documentation for emergency generator load testing. A plan of correction was submitted with actions to address these issues.

The complaint investigation was based on the facility's failure of their 3rd fire and life safety inspection on 06/05/2023. The investigation included record reviews, interviews with staff including the Executive Director and Maintenance Director, and observations. Deficiencies were substantiated and citations were written.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a re-inspection at the facility to verify correction of previously cited fire safety violations.

The facility was found to have multiple uncorrected fire safety violations including failure to conduct quarterly fire sprinkler inspections, smoking debris outside the entrance, missing cleaning reports for semi-annual cleanings, failure to maintain fire-resistance-rated construction inventory, fire doors propped open or failing to latch, blocked fire alarm pull stations, and failure to document monthly load testing of the emergency generator.

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

Multiple fire safety violations were found during the re-inspection, including failure to conduct quarterly sprinkler inspections, smoking debris outside the entrance, fire doors propped open, blocked fire alarm pull station, and failure to document monthly load testing of the emergency generator. Additional violations included missing documentation for fire-resistant construction inspections, unapproved conditions, and failure to conduct required fire drills.

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to The Meridian at Stone Creek to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.

The facility failed to ensure that two staff members completed the required Tuberculosis testing for new employees, resulting in an uncorrected deficiency that placed all 74 residents at risk of TB. This deficiency was previously cited on February 6, 2023, and resulted in a civil fine.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to impose a civil fine on the assisted living facility for recurring deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing of staff.

The facility failed to develop and implement a system to ensure four staff members were screened for Tuberculosis within three days of employment, placing all 74 residents at risk. This deficiency was recurring and previously cited on February 6, 2023, and September 8, 2022.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 01/27/2023 due to complaints regarding the facility operating without a license.

The facility was found to have been operating without a license since July 1, 2016, per the Secretary of State's office. As of 12/23/2022, this issue was resolved with the facility obtaining a current business license.

Complaint numbers 57811 and 58681 were investigated. The complaint was substantiated as the facility was operating without a license until recently obtaining one.