Inspection Reports for
Sunnyside Care

IFC 901.7 (2021) - The facility failed to notify the licensing agency and appropriate fire code officials that the fire alarm system was out of service on May 5, 2026, at approximately 1700 hours. A fire watch was issued on May 7, 2026, for the out of service fire alarm system.

IFC 907.8.1 (2021) - The facility failed to provide documentation of the fire alarm system repair conducted on May 7, 2026, for the smoke alarm in Room 151, which failed due to flooding on April 5, 2026.

IFC 404.2 (2021) Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plan contents shall be in accordance with Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.3.2. Facility was unable to provide fire drill documentation for the 3rd and 4th quarter NOC shift, and 2nd quarter swing shift. The drill conducted on June 26, 2025 was simulated and must be completed with fire alarm activation during the hours of 6:00am to 9:00pm.

IFC 606.3.3 (2021) Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required. The facility was unable to provide documentation of both semi-annual commercial hood cleanings within the past twelve months; documentation was reviewed from a cleaning on March 3, 2025 but was missing the name of the service company.

IFC 705.2 (2021) Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. The annual fire door inspection completed on April 10, 2025 is missing resident doors for inspection. All fire-resistant and smoke barrier doors are required to be inspected annually. An assessment shall be done with the fire and life safety plans to assure all fire and smoke rated door assemblies are being assessed annually.

IFC 903.5 (2021) Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. The facility was unable to provide documentation of the annual fire sprinkler system deficiencies noted on the report from May 13, 2025 were corrected; North building dry system #2/#4 paint on sprinkler heads, South Building wet systems #3/#1, quick response sprinkler heads on wet system are dated 2002 and require testing.

IFC 907.8 (2021) The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.5 and NFPA 72. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. The facility was unable to provide documentation of the annual inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire alarm system within the past twelve months.

IFC 1013.5 (2021) Electrically powered, self-luminous and photoluminescent exit signs shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 924 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Section 1203. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. The emergency exit lighting near Room 220 is not illuminated.

IFC 0901.7.6 (2021) - The facility failed to provide documentation showing the deficiencies to the fire alarm system were repaired and retested after the system failure.

WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The assisted living facility must have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal to be licensed. The facility failed to maintain compliance with the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau during the Deputy State Fire Marshal reinspection, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of harm in the event of a fire.

IFC 3035.1 2021 - Clearance between ignition sources and combustible items must be maintained. Combustible items were located above the stove cooking operations in the kitchen. (Corrected)

IFC 404.2 2021 - Fire safety, evacuation, and lockdown plan contents must comply with Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.3.2. Facility was unable to provide fire drill documentation for multiple shifts and a simulated drill must be completed with fire alarm activation during specified hours. Violation remains for night shifts.

IFC 603.1 2021 - Electrical equipment and wiring must be installed and maintained per code. Electrical panels in main building and cottages were unsecured or uncovered. (Corrected)

IFC 603.2 2021 - Electrical hazards must be abated. Missing outlet covers were found in multiple areas including front entrance, activities office, and cottages B storage room. (Corrected)

IFC 603.4 2021 - Working space and clearance around electrical equipment must meet NFPA 70 requirements. An electrical panel was blocked by a cart with dishes in the kitchen. (Corrected)

IFC 603.5 2021 - Use of relocatable power taps must comply with NFPA 70. Unlisted multi plug adapters were in use in several rooms. (Corrected)

IFC 603.5.2 2021 - Relocatable power taps must be connected to permanently installed receptacles except for limited exceptions. A refrigerator was plugged into two power strips connected to an extension cord in the admin office. (Corrected)

IFC 606.3.3 2021 - Hoods and grease-removal devices must be cleaned at required intervals. Facility lacked documentation for semi-annual hood cleanings within past twelve months. Violation remains.

IFC 701.6 2021 - Owner must maintain inventory and inspection records for fire-resistance-rated construction. Multiple penetrations were found in walls and ceilings in various rooms. (Corrected)

IFC 705.2 2021 - Fire-resistance-rated assemblies must be inspected and maintained. Annual fire door inspection report was missing resident doors for inspection and an assessment is required. Violation remains.

IFC 705.2.3 2021 - Hold-open devices and automatic door closers must be maintained. Several self-closing fire doors were obstructed or propped open in multiple rooms. (Corrected)

IFC 903.5 2021 - Sprinkler systems must be tested and maintained. Facility lacked documentation for annual sprinkler system testing; some deficiencies noted remain. Quarterly inspection documentation was missing but corrected. Several sprinkler heads were loaded with debris or covered with tape. (Corrected)

IFC 904.13.5.2 2021 - Automatic fire-extinguishing systems must be serviced and inspected. Facility failed to provide documentation of kitchen hood system's second semi-annual inspection within last twelve months. (Corrected)

IFC 906.1 2021 - Portable fire extinguishers must be installed where required. No fire extinguishers were installed in several cottages and one extinguisher was not mounted or painted. (Corrected)

IFC 907.8 2021 - Fire alarm and detection systems must be maintained and tested. Facility lacked documentation for annual and semi-annual fire alarm inspections; violations remain. Fire alarm pull station and annunciator were obstructed by chairs; smoke detector covered with tape. (Corrected)

IFC 1003.6 2021 - Means of egress must not be obstructed. Back emergency exit door was blocked by chairs. (Corrected)

IFC 1013.5 2021 - Internally illuminated exit signs must be installed and illuminated. Emergency exit lighting near room 220 was not illuminated. Violation remains.

IFC 5303.5.3 2021 - Compressed gas containers must be secured to prevent hazards. Multiple unsecured oxygen cylinders were found in various cottages and the resident care coordinator's office. (Corrected)

IFC 0901.7.6 (2021) - The facility failed to provide documentation showing the deficiencies to the fire alarm system were repaired and retested after the system failure.

WAC 388-78A-2466 Background checks Washington state name and date of birth background check Valid for two years National fingerprint background check Valid indefinitely. The facility failed to ensure a valid Washington state name and date of birth background check was submitted every two years for 5 of 5 staff. This placed residents at risk of being cared for by disqualified staff.

WAC 388-78A-2450 Staff. The facility failed to provide staff orientation for 4 of 4 staff, placing residents at risk of receiving care from untrained staff.

WAC 388-78A-2466 Background checks Washington state name and date of birth background check Valid for two years National fingerprint background check Valid indefinitely. The facility failed to ensure a valid Washington state name and date of birth background check was submitted every two years for staff who had worked more than two years for 2 of 2 staff, placing residents at risk of being cared for by disqualified staff.

WAC 388-78A-2468 Background checks Employment Conditional hire Pending results of Washington state name and date of birth background check. The facility failed to complete a Washington state name and date of birth background check within one day of hire and did not complete references for 1 of 3 staff, placing residents at risk of being cared for by disqualified staff.

WAC 388-112A-0611 Continuing education training requirements. The facility failed to ensure staff met the 12-hour continuing education training requirement for 3 of 3 staff.

WAC 388-78A-3000 Ventilation. The facility failed to provide and maintain intact sixteen mesh screens on operable windows in 2 of 2 cottages, placing residents at risk of having pests and bugs entering their living space.

WAC 388-78A-3090 Maintenance and housekeeping. The facility failed to maintain and provide the facility structure and environment in a sanitary manner and in good repair for 2 of 2 areas impacting 5 of 10 residents, placing residents at risk for decreased quality of life.

WAC 388-78A-2466 (1)(a)(b) Background checks—Washington state name and date of birth background check—Valid for two years—National fingerprint background check—Valid indefinitely. The licensee failed to ensure a valid Washington state name and date of birth background check was submitted every two years for five staff members.

WAC 388-78A-2660 (1) - The assisted living facility failed to comply with resident rights by not providing a 30-day notice of changes to facility rules and restricting residents from dining in the main dining room.

RCW 70.129.030 - The facility did not inform residents in writing about services, items, and activities as required before admission and upon changes, violating residents' rights.

RCW 70.129.140 - The facility failed to protect residents' quality of life rights by restricting dining choices and socialization opportunities without proper notice.

WAC 388-78A-2140 Negotiated service agreement contents. The assisted living facility failed to ensure the negotiated service agreement contained necessary content to meet the needs of one resident, resulting in financial exploitation and risk to the resident's quality of life.

WAC 388-78A-2130 Service agreement planning. The assisted living facility must develop an initial resident service plan based on discussions with the resident and their representative, integrating assessment information and identifying immediate needs. The facility failed to ensure an initial service plan was developed for one resident, contributing to a fall with injury.