Inspection Reports for Orchard Park Assisted Living

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of Orchard Park Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to fire and life safety violations.

The follow-up inspection on 05/15/2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to fire and life safety inspections were corrected.

The complaint investigation found that the Assisted Living Facility failed their third Fire and Life Safety Inspection, resulting in a citation for noncompliance with Washington Administrative Code 388-78A-2040 (2). The facility was out of compliance with the Washington State Fire Marshal and placed all 66 residents at risk of harm in the event of a fire.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at Orchard Park Assisted Living to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.

The most recent inspection on 04/07/2025 found that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. Prior inspections documented multiple fire safety deficiencies including failed hydrostatic testing of fire department connections, missing documentation for sprinkler system tests, blocked sprinkler heads, unsecured oxygen cylinders, and malfunctioning fire doors.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at Orchard Park Assisted Living to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.

The inspection found issues with the fire department connection hydrostatic test, which failed and lacked documentation. Other fire safety and maintenance requirements were either corrected or noted with deficiencies in previous inspections.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of Orchard Park Assisted Living Facility on 04/17/2024 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. Previously cited deficiencies related to WAC 388-78A-2160 were corrected.

The complaint investigation was conducted from 01/04/2024 through 02/12/2024 regarding allegations that a resident was found unresponsive without pulse or respiration, had complained of a headache, and concerns about medication management. The investigation found a failure to provide care as per the negotiated service agreement, resulting in a citation for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A-2160. The resident was not checked for 11 hours, placing residents at risk. No facility failed practice was identified related to medication management. The complaint was substantiated with citation.

The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding an outbreak of Covid-19 at the Assisted Living Facility.

The Assisted Living Facility failed to follow their respiratory protection program and ensure staff were fit tested for an N95 respirator, resulting in a citation for noncompliance with infection control regulations.

An outbreak of Covid-19 occurred at the ALF. The investigation found failed provider practice with citation issued for noncompliance with WAC 388-78A(2610)(1) Infection control.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of Orchard Park 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 met Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previous deficiencies related to policies and procedures were corrected.

Complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations that a named resident had bilateral leg wounds and that the facility was using a transfer device causing discomfort. The investigation found a citation for noncompliance with policies and procedures related to call response times and transfer assistance. The complaint was substantiated with a citation issued.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at Orchard Park Assisted Living to assess compliance with fire safety regulations.

All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected as of the latest inspection on 11/06/2023. The prior inspection on 09/18/2023 identified multiple fire safety violations including improper use of multiplug adapters, power supply issues, inadequate cleaning documentation, malfunctioning fire doors, missing sprinkler inspection documentation, and a missing locking device on a fire alarm system power breaker.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations that a named resident did not receive a dose of medication and was given food containing caffeine despite an allergy.

The Assisted Living Facility failed to administer a prescribed dose of medication to one resident, resulting in a citation for medication services. No concerns were found regarding food services or meal preparation practices.

The complaint was substantiated with a citation issued for failure to administer medication as prescribed. The named resident missed a dose of blood thinner medication, which placed them at increased risk for blood clots.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of Orchard Park 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. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The inspection was a complaint investigation conducted due to multiple allegations regarding medication delivery, resident care, food service, COVID-19 precautions, and housekeeping at Orchard Park Assisted Living.

The investigation found that the facility failed to provide alternate meal choices, maintain sanitary conditions in at least one resident's apartment, and ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance. Some allegations such as medication delivery and response to a resident fall were addressed and found compliant. The facility was found not in compliance with licensing requirements.

The complaint investigation was based on allegations including late medication delivery, delayed response to a resident fall, improper food service, lack of special dietary accommodations, failure to implement COVID-19 precautions, poor housekeeping including feces found on bathroom floor, and lack of shower arrangements. The investigation substantiated failures in housekeeping and food service.