6 Stars Healthcare LLC

Facility failed to ensure residents resided in an environment approved by the State Fire Marshal. Documented fire safety violations included hallway electrical boxes with exposed wires and missing fire safety inspection documentation.

Facility failed to investigate the circumstances of a fall for 2 of 2 sampled residents.

Facility failed to notify the agency responsible for paying for the resident's care when 2 sample residents were admitted to the hospital.

2nd floor entry hallway has electrical boxes above the room doors with exposed wires.

Facility failed to provide documentation for the 3-year dry system full flow trip test.

Facility unable to provide documentation for semi-annual fire alarm inspection and battery testing. Fire alarm is in trouble, showing account 2 trouble.

The facility failed to immediately report a fire caused by a resident to the department.

The facility failed to investigate the circumstances of a fire event caused by a resident.

Facility failed to ensure chemicals/disinfectants were properly stored; an unsecured can of Zep-brand disinfectant was found in a resident room.

Facility failed to provide a functioning call light system; residents reported lack of response and the system was broken since Nov 2024.

Kitchen failed to meet food code guidelines: unlabeled food, food stored on the floor, inadequate temperature control, and lack of handwashing.

Facility failed to perform maintenance on resident rooms, specifically electrical outlet issues and a hole in the wall.

Facility failed to complete timely Washington state background checks for staff.

Facility failed to ensure the administrator deferred responsibility for daily operations to an approved staff member; owners and administrator had limited presence and were unfamiliar with regulations.

Facility failed to complete a full assessment within 14 days of move-in for 9 of 9 sampled residents.

Facility failed to provide a completed Disclosure of Services (DOS) form for 6 of 6 sampled residents; all reviewed documents were blank.

Facility failed to maintain a current, readily available register of all current and past residents for the last five years, with missing admission/discharge information and inaccurate lists.

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 4 sampled staff received TB screening within the required time frames (up to 160 days late).

Facility failed to develop/implement unique policies and procedures, instead plagiarizing documents from another facility owned by Staff B.

Facility failed to maintain adequate resident records (no progress notes, incident reports, or assessments) for 9 of 9 sampled residents.

Facility failed to maintain safe water temperatures; multiple sinks measured between 127°F and 139.8°F, exceeding the 120°F limit.

Facility failed to ensure a current dietitian-approved menu was posted and accessible to residents.

Facility failed to ensure a final fingerprint background check was conducted for staff.

Facility failed to provide a procedure for resident laundry, had a loose handrail in the men's wing, and had loose bricks on the front steps.

Facility failed to provide clean or adequate bed linens for 2 of 2 residents; beds were observed without sheets or with plastic covering.

Facility failed to submit required notices to Construction Review Services for three projects: lobby flooring, kitchen modifications, and new building construction.

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 sampled residents were given medications as prescribed, placing them at risk for health complications.

Facility failed to investigate and document an allegation of a resident-to-resident altercation for 1 of 4 sampled residents.

Facility failed to comply with local and state fire ordinances including: lack of fire drills, improper use of power strips, missing kitchen hood cleanings, lack of annual inspections for fire walls and fire doors, missing fire safety signage, lack of sprinkler system documentation, tampered heat detectors, lack of smoke detector testing, and maintenance issues with carbon monoxide detectors and emergency lighting.

Electrical circuits appeared overloaded; residents reported built-in heating units were inoperable or unable to maintain temperature.

Extension cord used for CPAP machine run under door; extension cords used in place of permanent wiring.

Portable space heaters found in all resident rooms due to insufficient or inoperable built-in heating.

Resident's recliner obstructing access to direct exit door in first floor men's wing.