Inspection Reports for Washington Oakes
1717 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201, United States, WA, 98201
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Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 9
Jun 26, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the Washington Oakes residential care facility on 06/26/2025.
Findings
Multiple fire safety violations were identified including improper use of power strips, lack of restraining devices on gas appliances, fire-resistance-rated construction deficiencies, malfunctioning fire doors, missing sprinkler escutcheon plate, improperly mounted fire extinguisher, a covered smoke detector, and non-functioning emergency egress and exit signs.
Deficiencies (9)
| Description |
|---|
| Power strip plugged into another power strip in the Health and Wellness office and Sales office. |
| Gas appliances on casters in the kitchen are not limited by a restraining device. |
| Attic access door in the 3rd floor boiler room was not installed in the main building. |
| Fire rated doors from the 3rd floor elevator car 2, near room 250, and near room 325 would not close and latch from a fully open position. |
| Missing escutcheon plate from the sprinkler located in the Bistro. |
| K-type fire extinguisher in the kitchen mounted with the top over five feet above the finished floor. |
| Smoke detector in the elevator equipment room car 1 is covered with a bag and taped. |
| Emergency egress light near room 155 and on the 2nd floor west stairs in south building would not illuminate when test button was pressed. |
| Internally illuminated exit sign near 3rd floor elevator north building would not illuminate when activation test button was pushed. |
Report Facts
Provider Number: 2639
Inspection date: Jun 26, 2025
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon G. Brown | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the inspection |
| Mark Morgan | P.O. Sup | Owner or Authorized Representative signing the report |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 41
Deficiencies: 4
May 30, 2025
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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. Previous deficiencies related to background checks, training, and tuberculosis testing were corrected.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure 4 of 6 staff had a national fingerprint background check completed. |
| Failed to ensure 2 of 6 staff completed a Washington state name and date of birth background check before employment. |
| Failed to ensure 2 of 6 staff completed 12 hours of DSHS approved continuing education per year. |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff was screened for Tuberculosis within three days of employment. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 41
Staff without fingerprint background check: 4
Staff without timely Washington state background check: 2
Staff without required continuing education: 2
Staff without timely tuberculosis screening: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Phillips | Long Term Care Surveyor | Conducted on-site verification |
| Kimberley Ripley | Field Manager | Signed follow-up inspection letter and enforcement letter |
| Staff B | Resident Assistant | Did not have fingerprint background check or timely TB screening |
| Staff C | Resident Assistant | Did not have fingerprint background check and delayed Washington state background check |
| Staff D | Resident Assistant | Did not have fingerprint background check and delayed Washington state background check |
| Staff E | Resident Assistant | Did not complete required continuing education |
| Staff F | Resident Assistant | Did not complete required continuing education |
| Staff G | Business Office Manager | Provided statements about background check and continuing education processes |
| Staff A | General Manager | Acknowledged missed fingerprinting requirement |
| Staff H | Health and Wellness Director | Commented on TB testing supplies and timing |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 7
Jun 21, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire protection inspection at the Washington Oakes residential care facility on 06/21/2023.
Findings
Multiple fire safety violations were observed including improper use of extension cords, malfunctioning door closers on fire doors, inability to provide documentation for fire and smoke damper inspection, and emergency power illumination failures in key egress areas.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Extension cord utilized as permanent wiring in the kitchen office. |
| Resident room door #205 would not close and latch from a fully open position. |
| Cross corridor fire rated door near room #325 would not close and latch from a fully open position. |
| North building 3rd floor elevator doors had an inoperative door-closing coordinator, preventing doors from closing and latching. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. |
| Emergency egress light in main building east stairway 2nd floor would not illuminate when test button was pressed. |
| Emergency egress light in main building east stairway 1st floor would not illuminate when test button was pressed. |
Report Facts
Inspection date: Jun 21, 2023
Next inspection scheduled: Jul 21, 2023
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon G. Brown | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Conducted the fire protection inspection |
| Mark Morgan | P.O. Supervisor | Owner or Authorized Representative signing the inspection documents |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
May 5, 2023
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The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 05/05/2023 as part of a compliance determination.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Banta | Community Complaint Investigator | Department staff who did the inspection |
| Jodi Condyles | ALF Licensor | Department staff who did the inspection |
| Cristina Gonzalez | ALF Licensor | Department staff who did the inspection |
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