Aljoya Thornton Place
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
Aljoya Thornton Place is highly regarded for its resort-style amenities and compassionate, attentive staff, making it an excellent choice for those seeking an active and supportive environment. Because there are no negative patterns in the reviews, families can feel confident in the facility's reputation, though they should still schedule a tour to ensure the specific level of care matches their loved one's needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
30 reviews on Google“Aljoya Thornton Place is consistently praised for its resort-like atmosphere, friendly staff, and high-quality amenities. Residents and their families highlight the engaging activities, excellent dining, and the community's overall welcoming environment as key benefits of living there.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm and attentive staff
- High-quality dining options
- Engaging activities and programming
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Convenient location near retail and services
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 35 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how much the management values feedback from the community; how does the team typically incorporate resident or family suggestions into the facility's operations?
- 2With such a small, intimate community of 36 residents, how do you ensure that the daily activity programming stays personalized to each person's specific interests?
- 3The dining options here seem to be a highlight for many; could you tell me more about how much flexibility there is with meal times and menu selections?
- 4Since the location is so close to local retail and services, are there opportunities for residents to participate in outings to the nearby shops or community spots?
- 5How is the staff structured to ensure that the warm, attentive care mentioned by others is maintained during overnight hours or in the event of a medical emergency?
- 6How do you maintain the high standard of cleanliness and facility upkeep that residents and families have come to expect here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“It feels to me more like a high end condominium community with all the heath services vs. a seniors living... Amazing service, programming, food, health support, security, doctor's on site, wellness clinic, fitness & pool, hair salon, library, outdoor seating.”
“Aljoya has been a wonderfully warm and welcoming community for not only my mother, who suffers from dementia... but also for us, her family.”
“The staff members are incredibly caring and compassionate, always going above and beyond to ensure the residents feel valued and supported.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Feb 26, 2026InspectionCleanReport
The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.
Oct 7, 2025Fire
Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 11/20/2025.
Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of unannounced fire drills, one drill per shift, per quarter, in the previous 12 months.
Unable to provide documentation for the monthly single or multi station smoke alarm testing.
Documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning indicated a deficiency within the duct system; inspection reports must verify the system has no deficiencies.
Unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
Unable to provide documentation for 5-year internal piping inspection and hydrostatic testing of the Fire Department Connection.
The fireside lounge balcony egress pathway is blocked by a piano.
Oct 7, 2025Fire
There is a separate document dated 03/11/2026 indicating that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected, but the primary inspection document provided is from 10/07/2025 where the status was Disapproved.
Documentation for the facility's semi-annual hood cleaning indicated a deficiency within the duct system. Reports must verify system has no deficiencies or document that they have been corrected.
Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of unannounced fire drills, one drill per shift, per quarter, in the previous 12 months.
Facility unable to provide documentation for the 5-year internal piping inspection and hydrostatic testing of the fire department connection per NFPA 25.
Facility unable to provide documentation for the monthly single or multi station smoke alarm testing.
Facility unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
The fireside lounge balcony egress pathway is blocked by a piano.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection
A separate follow-up letter indicates these deficiencies were verified as corrected on 02/12/2025.; This letter specifies that no plan of correction is required for this specific 'consultation deficiency', but the facility may request an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) within 10 working days.
Facility failed to develop or document behavioral interventions in the Negotiated Service Agreement for Resident 1 following reported outbursts.
Facility failed to ensure valid Washington State name and date of birth background check for 1 of 5 sampled staff (Staff E).
Facility failed to notify physicians or evaluate negative outcomes for residents 1 and 5 when they repeatedly refused prescribed medications.
Facility failed to complete an assessment identifying known smoking and alcohol consumption behaviors for Resident 1.
The facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 staff members (Staff C) had completed their fingerprint background check within 120 days of hire.
Aug 7, 2023Fire
The facility was initially disapproved on 05/31/2023, but a subsequent inspection on 08/07/2023 confirmed all violations were corrected.
Missing documentation for 3-year dry system full flow trip test; sprinkler heads in coolers/freezers require replacement (2009 model year); kitchen sprinkler heads are loaded and need cleaning or replacement.
Facility failed to provide documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
Facility failed to provide documentation for 12 planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months.
Kitchen hood system lacks required signage for appliance lineup.
No documentation for 5-year hydrostatic testing of the fire department connection.
Facility unable to provide documentation for the 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection.
Facilities pool chemical storage area lacks a required water-type extinguisher per NFPA 10.
No documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
Jun 28, 2023Inspection
Includes a separate investigation report (Intake ID: 84024) regarding an allegation of abuse by a private caregiver; the facility failed to implement their abuse reporting policy.
Failed to implement a system for safe medication services, resulting in a resident missing prescribed eye drops.
Hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies were left unsecured and accessible to residents in common areas and utility rooms.
Failed to update negotiated service agreement for a resident with alcohol use issues and a history of falls.
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