Inspection Reports for Patit Creek Adult Residential Care
423 W Main St, Dayton, WA, 99328
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
3.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
41% better than Washington average
Washington average: 6.3 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
93% occupied
Based on a September 2025 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 28
Capacity: 30
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Sep 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by the facility's failure to correct deficiencies cited by the Washington Office of the State Fire Marshal related to fire and life safety inspections.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility failed to correct deficiencies cited by the Washington Office of the State Fire Marshal, including failing the initial Fire Life and Safety inspection on 07/29/2025 and the first reinspection on 09/10/2025. A citation was issued for these failures.
Findings
The facility failed to correct fire and life safety deficiencies, including failing the initial and first reinspection by the State Fire Marshal. Specific issues included missing escutcheon rings on sprinkler heads and loaded sprinkler heads covered in dirt and grime, which could prevent proper fire safety system activation. These failures placed residents, staff, and visitors at risk.
Deficiencies (3)
The assisted living facility failed to have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal as required for licensing.
The dining room was missing an escutcheon ring on the sprinkler head, preventing proper sealing and delaying sprinkler activation.
Sprinkler heads in the laundry room and near room number one were covered in dirt, dust, or grime, potentially preventing the fire safety trigger from functioning properly.
Report Facts
Total residents: 28
Total licensed capacity: 30
Inspection dates: 2025-07-29 and 2025-09-10
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Fast | Community Complaint Investigator | Conducted the on-site complaint investigation |
| Kenneth Russell Roughton | Administrator | Facility administrator interviewed regarding failure to correct deficiencies |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Sep 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the Patit Creek Adult Residential Care facility to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.
Findings
Most fire safety requirements were found to be corrected, including inspection, testing, maintenance, electrical hazard abatement, and illumination levels. However, violations were observed related to sprinkler system maintenance, including a missing escutcheon ring on a sprinkler head in the dining room and loaded sprinkler heads in the laundry room and near room #1.
Deficiencies (2)
Dining room had escutcheon ring missing on sprinkler head.
Loaded sprinkler heads found in laundry room and near room #1.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 29
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 13, 2024
Visit Reason
The department conducted an unannounced on-site full inspection of Patit Creek Adult Residential Care on 11/13/2024, 11/14/2024, and 11/15/2024 due to a complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found the facility failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse involving Resident 1. The resident reported being hugged, kissed on the neck, and coerced into sexual acts by another resident. Staff did not report this allegation to the department's reporting database, and no facility report was made.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with licensing laws due to failure to report an allegation of sexual abuse involving one resident, which placed the resident at risk for harm. The department cited deficiencies related to reporting abuse and neglect.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report an allegation of sexual abuse to the Complaint Resolution Unit for 1 resident, preventing immediate investigation and placing the resident at risk.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 5
Total current residents: 29
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Zbylski | ALF Licensor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Joy Pipgras | LTC Surveyor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility |
| Staff F | Administrator | Spoke with Resident 1 regarding the incident and failed to report the allegation of sexual abuse |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 29
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to licensing laws and regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation regarding theft of resident's valuables including phone, laptop, and watch. The facility failed to report the theft to the department abuse/neglect hotline. The complaint was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citation written.
Findings
The follow-up inspection on 07/27/2023 found no deficiencies, confirming that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to failure to report theft and abuse were corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report theft of resident's belongings to the department abuse/neglect hotline as required by WAC 388-78A-2630(1).
Report Facts
Total residents: 29
Resident sample size: 3
Compliance Determination Completion Dates: 06/23/2023 and 07/27/2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Shauvin | Complaint Investigator | Conducted the on-site verification and investigation |
| Jessica Salquist | Field Manager | Signed the follow-up inspection letter |
| Kenneth Russell Roughton | Administrator | Named in relation to the theft and failure to report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 26, 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 the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to resident rights, ongoing assessments, laundry handling, and maintenance were corrected.
Deficiencies (4)
Failure to ensure care was provided in a private manner by allowing a resident’s buttocks to be exposed while administering an injection in a public hallway.
Failure to complete an annual assessment for one resident, potentially placing the resident at risk of unmet care needs.
Failure to have a system to prevent cross contamination of clean and dirty laundry, placing residents at risk of cross contamination and potential illness.
Failure to maintain a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment including numerous maintenance issues indoors and outdoors, placing residents at risk of accidents and living in a non-homelike environment.
Report Facts
Residents sampled for review: 5
Residents with deficiencies: 1
Dates of initial inspection: 2023-03-21 and 2023-03-23
Follow-up inspection date: May 26, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Joy Pipgras | LTC Surveyor | Department staff who did the on-site verification during follow-up inspection |
| Janet Quirk | Long Term Care Surveyor | Department staff who inspected the Assisted Living Facility during initial inspection |
| Jessica Salquist | Field Manager | Signed correspondence related to inspections |
| Mary Roughton | Administrator | Signed plan of correction and involved in interviews regarding deficiencies |
| Staff A | Administrator | Interviewed regarding hallway injection and annual assessments |
| Staff E | Caregiver/Housekeeper | Observed walking by resident during injection and interviewed about laundry baskets |
| Collateral Contact 1 | Pharmacist | Administered injections in hallway and interviewed about practice |
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