Inspection Reports for Wenatchee Senior Living

The complaint investigation was triggered by an allegation that a named resident did not receive a medication as prescribed for an infection. The investigation confirmed a failed provider practice with citation(s) written due to delayed medication administration.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited deficiencies related to medication services were corrected. The prior complaint investigation found that a resident did not receive prescribed medication for an infection until eight days after it was prescribed due to failure to transcribe the physician's order into the Medication Administration Record.

The complaint alleged that the facility did not notify and involve the identified resident's legal representative prior to issuing a discharge notice. The complaint was substantiated with a failed provider practice identified and citations written.

The facility failed to notify the resident's legal representative before issuing a 30-day discharge notice, violating resident rights and legal requirements. The investigation confirmed that the resident required family assistance for major decisions and the facility did not involve the legal representative as required.

Complaint investigation conducted from 05/15/2025 through 06/05/2025 regarding a named resident not receiving medications as ordered by physician. The complaint was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citations written.

The follow-up inspection on 07/30/2025 found no deficiencies, indicating that the facility corrected prior issues regarding nonavailability of medications. The earlier complaint investigation found that the facility failed to ensure residents received prescribed medications timely, resulting in citations.

The complaint alleged that a named resident did not receive appropriate notification that they were being moved to a new apartment. The investigation confirmed a failed provider practice with citation written. The resident was given only 4 days verbal notice instead of the required 30 days written notice, causing distress.

The follow-up inspection on 02/26/2025 found no deficiencies, indicating that the previously cited deficiency related to failure to provide 30-day written notice of room change was corrected. The original complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide the required 30-day written notice to one resident before moving them to a smaller apartment, causing distress.

Multiple violations related to electrical safety, fire-resistance-rated construction, inspection and maintenance, and sprinkler system testing were observed. All noted violations were corrected during the inspection except for documentation deficiencies related to sprinkler system testing and inspection.

The complaint investigation was substantiated with failed provider practices identified and citations written. Allegations included inappropriate use of pain medication, a resident fall with injury, and improper medication handling.

The investigation found failed provider practices including failure to notify the provider of a resident's significant change in condition after a fall, failure to provide safe medication services placing a resident at risk of medication error, and leaving medications on counters for residents to take later. Citations were written for these deficiencies.

The complaint investigation was based on an allegation that a named resident was diagnosed with a reportable infectious disease. The investigation confirmed failed provider practice with citations written.

The investigation found an outbreak of a reportable infectious disease and identified a failed practice related to expired respiratory fit testing for staff, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Citations were written for these deficiencies.

The complaint investigation involved allegations of a resident fall and pressure injuries to bilateral buttocks. The investigation found the facility failed to properly investigate, notify, monitor, and treat the pressure injuries, leading to harm and placing residents at risk. The complaint was substantiated with citations issued.

The facility was found to have failed in investigating and treating pressure injuries, monitoring skin conditions, updating medical records, and ensuring proper care after a resident's fall and injury. Deficient practices were identified and citations were written for multiple WAC regulations.

The visit was complaint-related and resulted in a substantiated finding of neglect due to failure to provide proper care and interventions for skin injuries to one resident.

The licensee failed to protect residents from neglect by not providing interventions, monitoring skin injuries, and updating the Negotiated Service Agreement for one resident, resulting in the resident developing three skin injuries and experiencing discomfort.

The complaint investigation was substantiated, finding failures in notification related to a resident's hospital admission and an unwitnessed fall with fracture.

The investigation found that the facility failed to notify the Home and Community Services worker of a resident's admission to the hospital and failed to notify the department of a resident's unwitnessed fall with a fracture. The family member was notified of the hospitalization, and staff were available and responsive to resident needs.