Inspection Reports for Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
4515 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, United States, WA, 98116
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 57
Deficiencies: 3
Nov 3, 2025
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, indicating the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to safe storage of supplies, food sanitation, and negotiated service agreement contents were corrected.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure 1 of 3 housekeeping carts were secured in a population of vulnerable adults with dementia, placing 22 residents at risk for poisoning and illness. |
| Failed to ensure ready-to-eat food was labeled and dated in 3 of 3 refrigerators, placing 57 residents at risk for food-borne illness. |
| Failed to update the Service Plan (Negotiated Service Agreement) for 2 of 7 sample residents, placing residents at risk for health complications and unmet needs. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 57
Sample residents reviewed: 7
Residents at risk due to unsecured housekeeping cart: 22
Refrigerators with unlabeled food: 3
Residents at risk due to food labeling failure: 57
Service Plans not updated: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed report and correspondence |
| Sunny Kent | Licensor | Department staff who did on-site verification and inspection |
| Scottie Sindora | ALF Licensor | Department staff who did on-site verification and inspection |
| Staff G | Administrator | Observed housekeeping cart and interviewed regarding cart security |
| Staff D | Director of Dining Services | Interviewed regarding food sanitation and changes to food labeling system |
| Staff F | Director of Health and Wellness | Interviewed regarding resident wound and seizure plan |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 12, 2025
Visit Reason
This document is the result of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding disputed deficiencies identified in a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated 2025-05-15 for an Assisted Living Facility.
Findings
After review and consideration of all materials, oral statements, and records, the decision was made not to change the original SOD report dated 2025-05-15. The facility is instructed to begin correcting the disputed deficiencies immediately and submit a Plan/Attestation Statement within 10 calendar days.
Report Facts
Days to complete corrections: 45
Days to submit Plan/Attestation Statement: 10
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Scotti Bower | IDR Program Manager | Signed the IDR results letter. |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Contact person for mailing the Plan/Attestation Statement. |
Notice
Deficiencies: 0
May 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The document confirms the facility's request for an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) related to a Statement of Deficiencies dated May 15, 2025, and schedules a telephone meeting for June 12, 2025.
Findings
The letter indicates the facility is disputing citation WAC 388-78A-2630 and outlines the process for submitting additional documentation prior to the scheduled IDR meeting.
Report Facts
Citation code: WAC 388-78A-2630 cited in dispute
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | Administrator | Facility representative participating in the IDR process |
| Katie Blanchard | Health and Wellness Director | Facility representative participating in the IDR process |
| Kim Friesz | Administrative Assistant 3 | Author of the IDR scheduling letter |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 51
Deficiencies: 1
May 8, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that two residents (NR1 and NR2) had a physical altercation at the Assisted Living Facility.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to notify local law enforcement of the suspected resident-to-resident physical altercation, placing 51 residents at risk. The facility did not follow its policy regarding reporting suspected physical abuse.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged a physical altercation between two named residents. The allegation was substantiated as the facility failed to report the incident to law enforcement as required.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to notify local law enforcement of a suspected resident-to-resident physical altercation between two residents. |
Report Facts
Total residents: 51
Resident sample size: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hauk | Complaint Investigator | Conducted the on-site complaint investigation. |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed the follow-up inspection letter and statement of deficiencies. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 44
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint that a Named Resident at the Assisted Living Facility was left unattended for 5 to 6 hours because staff were unaware the resident had returned from the hospital.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to communicate the resident's return from the hospital to day shift caregivers, resulting in the resident not receiving medications or breakfast and being left unattended. A violation of regulations was identified and a citation was written.
Complaint Details
A Named Resident was left unattended for 5 to 6 hours due to lack of communication between shifts about the resident's return from the hospital. The resident did not receive medications or breakfast on the day shift. The complaint was substantiated and a citation was issued.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to implement the Negotiated Service Agreement for a sampled resident, resulting in lack of care and services, missed medications, missed breakfast, incontinence, and risk of harm. |
Report Facts
Total residents: 44
Resident sample size: 2
Compliance Determination Number: 43095
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hauk | Complaint Investigator | Conducted the on-site verification and investigation |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
May 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/08/2024 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, and the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements.
Report Facts
Complaint sample size: 8
Residents at risk for food borne illness: 45
Residents at risk for medication errors: 4
Residents at risk for not receiving proper care: 45
Residents at risk for tuberculosis exposure: 45
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed multiple letters and correspondence related to inspection and follow-up |
| Alma Duran | Licensor | Department staff who did on-site verification |
| Keiko Kitano | Licensor | Department staff who did on-site verification |
| Staff C | Medication Technician | Interviewed regarding Resident 7's hospice shower assistance and tuberculosis testing |
| Staff F | Executive Director | Interviewed about nursing delegation and tuberculosis testing |
| Staff K | Registered Nurse Delegator | Interviewed about nursing delegation tasks |
| Staff J | Licensed Nurse | Interviewed about medication administration and documentation |
| Staff M | Interviewed about medication administration and parameters for holding medication | |
| Staff A | Prep Cook | Hired staff who received orientation late and tuberculosis testing late |
| Staff B | Caregiver | Hired staff who received orientation late |
| Staff H | Director of Signature Dining | Interviewed about temperature control and food safety |
| Staff R | Caregiver | Observed serving food without gloves and handwashing issues |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 14
Jul 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple violations related to fire safety, including blocked fire doors, lack of documentation for fire drills and inspections, improper use of extension cords, and missing signage for commercial cooking systems. The facility was disapproved due to these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (14)
| Description |
|---|
| In the first floor electrical room there is storage right in front of the service panels, which need at least 3 feet of clearance. |
| Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of unannounced fire drills, one drill per shift, per quarter, in the previous 12 months. |
| The facility has a number of multi plug adapters without over current protection in use; these need to be removed or replaced with units that have fuses or surge protection. |
| The second floor therapy room has extension cord daisy chained with a multi plug surge protector; extension cords cannot be used as permanent wiring and surge protectors must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection has been completed. |
| On each floor the kitchen fire doors were found to be blocked keeping them from closing properly; these need to be kept clear. |
| On the second floor one of the doors serving as an egress point from the main electrical room was blocked by a planter, obstructing the path of egress. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. |
| Sprinkler heads in the cooler and freezer are due for replacement as they are subject to harsh environments and must be replaced every 5 years. |
| Signage shall be provided on the exhaust hood or system cabinet indicating the type and arrangement of cooking appliances protected by the automatic fire-extinguishing system. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing. |
| Facility will need to provide documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing once new detectors are installed. |
| Facility must install CO detection in hallways between heat registers and sleeping areas due to heating units for common areas being natural gas. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual 90 minute power test for emergency lights. |
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled date: Aug 12, 2023
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Jesse Ward | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Douglas R. Peak | DOE | Owner or Authorized Representative who signed the report |
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