Inspection Reports for Riverview Retirement Community

1801 E Upriver Dr, Spokane, WA 99207, United States, WA, 99207

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Deficiencies per Year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2024
2025
Severe High Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

90 96 102 108 114 Oct '22 Nov '24
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 3 May 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility on May 28, 2025, to assess compliance with fire safety and life safety codes.
Findings
The inspection identified issues including unapproved multiplug/power strips in resident rooms, penetrations in the business office mechanical room, and an unsecured fire extinguisher in resident room 338. All cited deficiencies were corrected or removed during the inspection.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Unapproved multiplug/power strips in resident rooms, including Room 253 and a powerstrip hanging from a monitor on the 1st floor med room
Penetrations in the business office mechanical room
Unsecured fire extinguisher in resident room 338
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled: Aug 31, 2026
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Barbara McMullenDeputy State Fire MarshalSigned as Deputy State Fire Marshal conducting the inspection
Mike SchleighCOOSigned as Owner or Authorized Representative
Lila SchleighSigned as Owner or Authorized Representative
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Apr 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 04/25/2025.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jennifer LeeAssisted Living Facility LicensorDepartment staff who did the inspection
Carla RoseNCI Community LicensorDepartment staff who did the inspection
Joy PipgrasLTC SurveyorDepartment staff who did the inspection
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 4, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility following complaint numbers 151645 and 149395, related to a resident to resident altercation.
Findings
The investigation found that both the Alleged Victim and Alleged Perpetrator displayed aggression towards each other, and the residents' care plans failed to include interventions for staff to use when aggression was displayed. No harm was identified following the altercation. A failed facility practice was identified and consultation was provided under WAC 388-78A-2140.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation related to resident to resident altercation. Substantiation status: Failed Provider Practice Identified / Citation(s) Written.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Residents' care plans failed to include interventions to be used by staff when aggression was displayed.
Report Facts
Total residents: 108 Resident sample size: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy WrightNCI Complaint InvestigatorInvestigator who conducted the complaint investigation
Stephanie JenksField ManagerContact person for clarification of deficiencies
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 1 Dec 16, 2022
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to reporting requirements.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to delayed reporting of sexual abuse allegations were corrected.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by an allegation of sexual abuse of a named resident. The facility delayed reporting the initial allegation to the department, which was identified as a failed provider practice and citation was written.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to promptly report an allegation of sexual abuse when a resident complained that another resident attempted to kiss them, resulting in delayed notification to the department.
Report Facts
Total residents: 96 Resident sample size: 3 Compliance Determination Completion Date: Nov 4, 2022
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Antonietta Lettieri-ParkinLong Term Care SurveyorInvestigator who conducted the complaint investigation
Joy PipgrasLTC SurveyorDepartment staff who investigated the Assisted Living Facility
Ann DemakasLTC LicensorDepartment staff who conducted the follow-up on-site verification
Tara PeacockField ManagerAuthor of follow-up inspection letter and enforcement correspondence
Staff BAdministratorFacility administrator who acknowledged failure to report the allegation and noted need for staff re-training
Staff ADirector of Sales and MarketingFacility staff who received the initial complaint from Resident 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 96 Deficiencies: 1 Oct 10, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by a COVID-19 infectious respiratory virus outbreak at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The investigation found that ten residents tested positive for COVID-19 within an eight-day period. The facility quarantined residents, stopped communal activities, and enforced PPE use, but failed to timely notify the local health jurisdiction and Residential Care Services of the outbreak, violating infection control regulations.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citation(s) written related to infection control and reporting failures during a COVID-19 outbreak.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to timely report the positive resident results of a COVID-19 outbreak to the Local Health Jurisdiction and the department's Complaint Resolution Unit for 10 of 10 residents.
Report Facts
Total residents: 96 Residents tested positive: 10 Resident sample size: 6 Closed records sample size: 0
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janet QuirkLong Term Care SurveyorInvestigator who conducted the complaint investigation
Stephanie JenksNCI LicensorDepartment staff who investigated the Assisted Living Facility
Ann DemakasLTC LicensorDepartment staff who conducted the follow-up inspection

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