White River Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Enumclaw, WA
White River Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Enumclaw, WA
Overview of White River Assisted Living
White River Assisted Living is a senior care community in Enumclaw, Washington, offering assisted living and memory care services. This 65-bed community also features a specialized memory care neighborhood tailored for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive challenges. It also serves as a primary option for older adults in the foothills of southeastern King County.
The DSHS compliance history shows a total of four inspections that accumulated 15 deficiencies, revealing a consistent pattern of fire safety issues that warrants evaluation. The latest inspection on August 19, 2025, identified 2 deficiencies, which is lower than the Washington state average of 31. However, these deficiencies included a fire alarm panel remaining in trouble status and fire watch intervals that did not meet established policy requirements.
Previous reviews also cited problems with fire door latches, missing maintenance records for sprinklers and alarms, and incomplete fire extinguisher inspections. A substantiated complaint also confirmed issues with fire alarm trouble and inadequate fire watch procedures. While there are no records of fines, license suspensions, or findings of immediate jeopardy, the recurring nature of these fire safety concerns across several cycles should be a point of discussion with the community leadership.
Regarding lifestyle and care, the community provides structured programming that includes dining, educational classes, and social events. The dedicated memory care neighborhood also provides a focused environment for those with dementia, serving as a standout feature in the Enumclaw market. As detailed amenity lists were not available, families are encouraged to request a comprehensive service guide directly from the community.
White River Assisted Living is best suited for older adults in Enumclaw and the surrounding southeastern King County region, including Black Diamond, Auburn, and the White River Valley, seeking assisted living or memory care. It is a practical option for those who value proximity to their homes in a smaller community setting instead of moving to a more urbanized area.
65-bed community Rank #224 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #49 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationMay 31, 2026 Expired
CountyKing
License Number2713
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
15 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (52% below)
• Deficiencies per year (52% below)
• Total deficiencies (52% below)
• Deficiencies per year (52% below)
Latest Inspection
August 19, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 31 | This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (15 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 52% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 7.5 | 15.5 | This facility has 52% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (7.5 vs. WA avg 15.5).↓ 52% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 19, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies: fire alarm panel network remained in trouble status and fire watch intervals were twice as long as required by policy.
- July 7, 2025 re-inspection cited 10 fire safety deficiencies, including fire door latch failures and missing documentation for sprinkler and fire alarm system maintenance.
- April 24, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations after sprinkler water shutoff incident caused by elevator technician error; no harm or evacuation occurred.
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Frequently Asked Questions about White River Assisted Living
Is White River Assisted Living in a walkable area?
White River Assisted Living has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of White River Assisted Living?
According to WA state health department records, White River Assisted Living's license number is 2713.
When does White River Assisted Living's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, White River Assisted Living's license expires on May 31, 2026.
How many beds does White River Assisted Living have?
White River Assisted Living has 65 beds.
Are there photos of White River Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 15 photos of White River Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of White River Assisted Living?
White River Assisted Living is located at 2229 Jensen St, Enumclaw, WA 98022.
What is the phone number of White River Assisted Living?
(360) 825-0280 will put you in contact with the team at White River Assisted Living.
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