Inspection Reports for Parkside Retirement Community
2902 I St NE, Auburn, WA, 98002
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
15 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
138% worse than Washington average
Washington average: 6.3 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
16
12
8
4
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
70 residents
Based on a September 2025 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 70
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 4
Deficiencies cited: 1
Residents at risk: 70
Shifts worked without certification: 10
Pets not current: 2
Residents sampled: 9
Residents at risk: 66
Dietary aides not following hand sanitation: 3
Medication doses missed: 13
Medication doses missed: 29
Medication doses missed: 3
Medication doses missed: 10
Medication doses missed: 1
Medication doses missed: 16
Medication doses missed: 4
Medication doses missed: 1
Medication doses missed: 5
Medication doses missed: 16
Medication doses missed: 5
Medication doses missed: 7
Medication doses missed: 4
Medication doses missed: 16
Medication doses missed: 27
Medication doses missed: 7
Care staff missing fingerprint background check: 1
Care staff missing Washington state background check: 3
Care staff missing home care aide certification: 2
Care staff missing continuing education: 2
Pets missing veterinary certification: 1
Residents at risk: 66
Oxygen cylinders improperly stored: 1
Resident apartments changed without CRS approval: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff J | Dietary Aide | Failed to follow proper hand sanitation guidelines during food service |
| Staff I | Food Services Manager | Interviewed regarding hand sanitation training and food service procedures |
| Staff A | Nursing Assistant | Worked 10 shifts without required professional certification; failed fingerprint background check; missing TB testing |
| Staff C | Nursing Assistant | Worked 10 shifts without required professional certification; missing TB testing |
| Staff G | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding medication administration, resident behaviors, and pet records |
| Staff M | Nursing Assistant | Observed administering medication to Resident 1 |
| Staff O | Nursing Assistant | Observed dispensing medications to Residents 6 and 8 |
| Staff K | Dietary Aide | Failed to follow proper hand sanitation guidelines during food service |
| Staff L | Dietary Aide | Failed to follow proper hand sanitation guidelines during food service |
| Staff N | Office Manager | Interviewed regarding fingerprint background checks and continuing education compliance |
| Staff H | Administrator | Interviewed regarding staff certifications, resident behaviors, pet records, and oxygen storage |
| Staff D | Nursing Assistant | Missing continuing education and background check compliance |
| Staff E | Nursing Assistant | Missing continuing education and background check compliance |
| Staff F | Food Service Manager | Missing background check compliance |
Inspection Report
Enforcement
Census: 70
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jul 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department of Social and Health Services completed a follow-up visit to Parkside Retirement Community to assess compliance and impose civil fines based on unresolved deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure proper hand sanitation by a dietary aide, incomplete professional certification of care staff, and lack of current veterinary certification for pets, placing all 70 residents at risk. These deficiencies were previously cited and remain uncorrected.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure one dietary aide followed proper hand sanitation guidelines.
Failure to ensure two care staff completed all professional certification as required.
Failure to ensure two pets were current with examinations and veterinarian certification free of diseases transmittable to humans.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 300
Civil fine amount: 500
Civil fine amount: 400
Total civil fines: 1200
Resident census: 70
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Laurie Anderson | Field Manager | Contact person for submission of Statement of Deficiencies and inquiries |
| Matt Hauser | Compliance Specialist | Signed the enforcement letter |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 70
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jul 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a follow-up inspection conducted on July 24, 2025, to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies at Parkside Retirement Community, an assisted living facility.
Findings
The inspection found uncorrected deficiencies related to improper hand sanitation by a dietary aide, incomplete professional certification of two care staff, and two pets not being current with examinations and veterinarian certification. These deficiencies placed all 70 residents at risk of foodborne illnesses, decreased quality of care, and illnesses spread by pets.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure one dietary aide followed proper hand sanitation guidelines.
Failure to ensure two care staff completed all professional certification as required.
Failure to ensure two pets were current with examinations and veterinarian certification to be free of diseases transmittable to humans.
Report Facts
Civil fine amount: 300
Resident count: 70
Number of dietary aides: 1
Number of care staff: 2
Number of pets: 2
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint (#178857) regarding fire doors being held open with rocks at the Parkside Retirement Community.
Complaint Details
Complaint #178857 alleged fire doors were held open with rocks. The complaint was investigated and found unsubstantiated as no violations were observed.
Findings
The investigation found that one person was placing rocks next to the fire doors. The facility had conducted audits and removed the rocks. A walkthrough confirmed all doors were shut properly and no IFC violations were observed.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 178857
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Jose Juan Navarro | Maintenance Director | Interviewed during the investigation regarding fire doors |
| Jose Juan Navarro | Executive Director | Interviewed during the investigation regarding fire doors |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 15
Date: Jan 23, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code inspection was conducted by the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with applicable codes.
Findings
Multiple fire and life safety violations were observed, including issues with smoking compliance, power strip usage, portable heaters, fire door inspections, sprinkler obstructions, and securing compressed gas containers. The facility was disapproved and unable to provide required documentation for annual fire inspections and service reports.
Deficiencies (15)
Facility upgraded kitchen suppression system without notifying Construction Review Services.
Cigarette butts found outside near no smoking signs and smoking areas.
Ash tray outside smoking area is plastic and does not meet requirements.
Cigarette butts thrown on ground in multiple locations including maintenance office and smoking areas.
Power strip plugged into another power strip at kitchen desk.
Power strip in kitchen is dangling by its cord.
Extension cords in use in maintenance office.
Portable heater in kitchen sitting on combustible liner with leak inside cabinet.
Facility unable to provide record of annual fire wall inspection and repairs.
Ceiling tile in hallway by room 133 cut, leaving large gap.
Facility unable to provide documentation for annual fire door inspection; several doors did not close or latch properly.
Sprinklers in Green River room have objects hanging from them.
Facility unable to provide service reports for kitchen suppression system; system not serviced since April.
Exit doors in dining room have latches that lock door shut from inside and outside.
Unsecured oxygen bottle found in Wellness room by room 8.
Report Facts
Number of sprinklers with obstructions: 4
Number of doors not closing/latching properly: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 66
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Feb 22, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation regarding fire safety deficiencies at Parkside Retirement Community, an Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint related to fire safety. Facility failed the second fire marshal inspection and was cited for non-compliance with fire marshal regulations issued 02/12/2024.
Findings
The facility failed to meet fire safety requirements as evidenced by failing the second fire marshal inspection on 02/12/2024. The facility acknowledged the deficiencies and was working to correct them. A citation for non-compliance with Fire Marshal regulations was issued.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure all 66 residents were in a safe environment approved by the state fire marshal, placing residents at risk of harm, injury, and potential fire hazards due to unsafe environmental conditions.
Facility received a failed inspection report for multiple fire safety violations and failed to provide documentation required by the fire marshal.
Report Facts
Total residents: 66
Resident sample size: 66
Closed records sample size: 0
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Udoye | Community Complaint Investigator | Department staff who conducted the on-site verification and investigation |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Feb 12, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code re-inspection was conducted at Parkside Retirement Community by a representative of the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with all applicable codes.
Findings
Several deficiencies were cited during the re-inspection, mostly related to fire and life safety code violations. Many previously cited issues were corrected, but some violations such as the employee laundry door not closing properly and lack of documentation for annual generator inspection remained.
Deficiencies (2)
Employee Laundry door did not close / latch properly when tested.
The facility was unable to provide documentation for their annual generator inspection.
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled: Mar 13, 2024
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 68
Capacity: 68
Deficiencies: 16
Date: Feb 7, 2024
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 the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing, emergency preparedness, pet care, infection control, resident rights, and other areas were corrected.
Deficiencies (16)
Failure to ensure 4 of 7 staff were screened for Tuberculosis (TB) as required, placing residents at risk of exposure to an infectious disease.
Failure to maintain an emergency and disaster plan that provided necessary information, procedures, and instructions for staff and residents, placing residents at risk of illness, injury, or loss of life.
Failure to maintain current veterinarian pet records for 4 of 5 pets, placing residents at risk of contracting illnesses from unvaccinated or unhealthy pets.
Failure to document negotiated service agreements for 3 of 11 sampled residents, placing residents at risk for unmet care needs and worsening medical conditions.
Failure to secure potentially hazardous supplies and equipment, allowing residents access to hazardous cleaning chemicals, placing all 68 residents at risk of harm and injury.
Failure to ensure all residents had signed and dated acknowledgement of the facility's Medicaid policy, placing residents at risk of being discharged and unable to reside in the facility.
Failure to implement infection control policies and procedures to protect all 68 residents from infectious illness, placing residents at risk of contracting and spreading potentially life-threatening infectious disease.
Failure to develop and document safety plans for residents taking blood thinner medications, placing residents at risk of bleeding and injury.
Failure to complete required tuberculosis testing for staff within required timeframes.
Failure to maintain an emergency communication plan with instructions and information for staff and residents.
Failure to maintain current veterinarian certifications and immunizations for pets living on premises.
Failure to maintain negotiated service agreements for residents.
Failure to secure hazardous cleaning supplies and equipment from resident access.
Failure to maintain signed Medicaid policy acknowledgements from residents.
Failure to implement infection control policies and procedures to protect residents from infectious diseases.
Failure to develop safety plans for residents on blood thinner medications.
Report Facts
Residents present: 68
Total licensed capacity: 68
Staff screened for TB: 3
Pets with missing vet records: 4
Residents sampled for negotiated service agreements: 11
Residents without documented negotiated service agreements: 3
Residents at risk due to hazardous chemicals: 68
Residents without Medicaid policy acknowledgement: 68
Residents at risk due to infection control failure: 68
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Garrett | LTC Licensor | Department staff who did the on-site verification and inspection |
| Claudia Machado | Community Complaint Investigator | Department staff who did the on-site verification and inspection |
| Staff B | Director of Nursing | Named in findings related to tuberculosis testing, medication safety, and infection control |
| Staff C | Housekeeper | Named in findings related to tuberculosis testing |
| Staff D | Caregiver | Named in findings related to tuberculosis testing and medication safety |
| Staff E | Caregiver | Named in findings related to tuberculosis testing and medication safety |
| Staff A | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding tuberculosis testing, emergency preparedness, pet care, and infection control |
| Staff F | Wellness Director | Named in employee roster and fit testing documentation |
| Staff G | CNA | Named in employee roster and fit testing documentation |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Mar 20, 2023
Visit Reason
On 03/20/2023 an unannounced Fire and Life Safety Code re-inspection was conducted at Parkside Retirement Community by a representative of the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with all applicable codes.
Findings
Several deficiencies were cited as a result of the re-inspection, including violations related to unapproved multi plug adapters, extension cords plugged into multi plug adapters, unsecured oxygen tanks, and failure to provide documentation for smoke detector sensitivity testing. Many previously cited violations were corrected.
Deficiencies (4)
The Olympic room has an unapproved multi plug adapter also plugged into an extension cord.
The Olympic room has an extension cord plugged into a multi plug adapter.
Room 61, Oxygen Storage room, and Room 15 have unsecured oxygen tanks.
The facility was unable to provide documentation for their last smoke detector sensitivity testing.
Report Facts
Number of unsecured oxygen tank locations: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cozetta Christian | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Luis Sanchez | Med-Tech | Owner or Owner's Representative signing the report |
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