Beehive Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and friendly staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
Beehive is highly regarded for its warm environment and active social life, making it a great fit for seniors who value community engagement. However, families should be aware of recent concerns regarding facility maintenance and emergency staffing; we recommend asking specifically about their protocols for handling medical emergencies and their current staffing ratios.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
26 reviews on Google“Beehive Retirement and Assisted Living Community is widely praised for its warm, attentive staff and efficient intake process, with many families highlighting the leadership of the administrator, Michelle. While the majority of reviews are highly positive, recent feedback from 2025 and 2026 indicates emerging concerns regarding maintenance, cleanliness, and staffing levels during emergencies.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm, attentive, and friendly staff
- Efficient and supportive intake process
- Active social calendar and daily activities
- Accessible and caring leadership
Concerns
- Lack of maintenance and cleanliness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Insufficient staffing for emergency or one-on-one care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Distribution · 26 analyzed
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your active social calendar, could you walk us through a few of the most popular daily activities that residents here look forward to most?
- 2How does your leadership team approach facility maintenance and housekeeping to ensure the community remains a comfortable and welcoming home for everyone?
- 3Could you explain the process for handling urgent medical needs or emergencies, especially during evening or weekend hours?
- 4I noticed your team is quite active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into your daily operations?
- 5Given the community size of 61 residents, how do you ensure that each individual receives the personalized attention they need throughout the day?
- 6What steps are taken to maintain a consistent level of support and care for residents who may require extra assistance beyond standard daily routines?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Michelle was a standout throughout the process, making the intake information easy to navigate and providing reassurance during a stressful time.”
“I love all the activities--every day there is exercises. There is a punch card and a drawing for a prize at end of month. Then there is bingo M,W,F and Pokeno on T, Th.”
“They go out of their way to help you with your needs. Maike the medical aide really treated me like family and I will miss her.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Sep 12, 2025Investigation
Recurring deficiency previously cited on 12/14/2023 and 10/05/2022. The 11/04/2025 follow-up letter indicates no deficiencies found at that later date.
Facility failed to follow policies and procedures after a resident-to-resident altercation, resulting in a failure/delay in reporting to the Department, failure to investigate the incident, and lack of notification to residents' providers or representatives.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection17Report
The facility previously failed to correct these deficiencies cited on 02/13/2025. Corporate approval processes requiring three bids delayed necessary repairs.; The document references complaint numbers 163934, 163189, 162304, 161706, and 161298.; Facility reported construction to Department of Health was missed. Multiple safety hazards regarding hot water, fire extinguishers, gas-burning appliances, and resident call systems were identified.; Report also details significant environmental health concerns in the kitchen, including mold, structural damage, broken equipment, and inoperable ADA-compliant doors.; The document indicates a recurring medication management deficiency previously cited on 07/18/2024. Mentions staff training/CEU deficiencies for Staff A.; Report includes multiple physical plant deficiencies addressed in the facility's Plan of Correction (e.g., kitchen repairs, ADA door operability, CO detectors), though not all were explicitly listed as formal citations in the findings section of the provided pages.
Licensee failed to ensure the facility operated in compliance with licensing requirements for facility maintenance.
Multiple issues including mold in kitchen/memory care unit, water leaks, missing light covers, exposed wiring, ADA buttons not working, and unsanitary conditions in a resident bathroom.
Facility failed to report major roof construction/repairs, failed to maintain laundry water tank safety, failed to maintain carbon monoxide devices, and failed to maintain fire extinguisher servicing.
Facility failed to provide a functioning call/communication system in several common areas of the memory care building; a recurring deficiency.
Facility failed to document and retain 12 weeks of staff schedules and failed to ensure a sampled staff member completed home care aide certification.
The facility failed to ensure 2 of 4 sampled staff members submitted a new Washington state name and date of birth background check upon hire.
The facility failed to have a resident service agreement reflecting necessary care and services for 5 of 7 residents reviewed, including failures to address specific medical needs like thickened liquids.
Facility failed to ensure residents had completed semiannual assessments, placing residents at risk for unmet care needs and staff untrained on necessary services.
Facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment for the front entrance and kitchen; observed non-functional ADA door buttons and severe damage/mold growth in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator.
The facility failed to pay their annual licensing fee, resulting in an expired license.
Facility failed to submit construction documents for review to construction review services (CRS) before scheduled construction.
Facility failed to maintain safe water temperatures; multiple readings exceeded 130 degrees F, creating a risk of injury.
Facility license expired 08/31/2024 and had an outstanding balance of $7,076.00.
Facility failed to ensure staff completed required continuing education units (CEU) and mental health specialty training.
The facility failed to follow procedures for medication management (non-availability, missed doses, and doctor notification) for 5 of 7 residents reviewed.
The facility failed to implement the nursing component of a resident's negotiated service agreement regarding necessary dietary consistency (thickened liquids) to prevent aspiration.
Service agreements for R3, R5, and R6 were incomplete, missing information on CPAP use, housekeeping/laundry days, behavioral needs, and home health services.
Apr 18, 2025Enforcement$200.00Report
Civil fines of $200.00 per violation cited, totaling $400.00.
The licensee failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment for two areas reviewed, impacting 44 residents. This is an uncorrected deficiency from February 13, 2025.
The licensee failed to ensure the facility operated in compliance with licensing requirements for one facility reviewed, impacting 44 residents, staff, and visitors. This is an uncorrected deficiency from February 13, 2025.
Mar 20, 2025Fire
Initial inspection on 01/29/2025 resulted in disapproval. Follow-up inspection on 03/20/2025 confirmed all violations were corrected.
Water heater in laundry room had improper functioning and was missing an opening cover plate near base; gas smell reported at memory care fireplace.
Carbon monoxide detectors were installed less than 20 feet from fuel-burning appliances.
Kitchen light fixture by gas range was missing a cover, exposing live wires; communication wire for water heater display screen was identified as a concern.
Feb 13, 2025Enforcement$600.00Report
A civil fine of $600.00 was imposed for the identified deficiency. The facility is required to return a Plan of Correction within 10 calendar days.
The facility failed to ensure one area (memory care building) had the means to summon on duty staff in common areas. This was a recurring deficiency.
Dec 26, 2024Investigation
Follow-up inspection on 02/13/2025 (Compliance Determination 54739) found no new deficiencies.
Staff administered double the prescribed dose of Morphine Sulfate to a resident over several hours.
Dec 26, 2024Enforcement$600.00Report
A civil fine of $600.00 was imposed. Previous citations for the same WAC occurred on March 8, 2023, and September 27, 2023.
The licensee failed to ensure one staff member administered pain medication as ordered for one resident, placing the resident at risk for being over medicated. This is a recurring citation.
Jul 18, 2024Investigation
Follow-up inspection on 2025-01-06 found no deficiencies for these items. This report references complaint number 134767 regarding a resident finding another resident in their bed.; This page is a signature page for the Plan/Attestation Statement and does not contain specific inspection findings or WAC violations.
Facility failed to implement physician notification policies after an incident and failed to implement alert charting procedures for a sampled resident, placing them at risk.
Facility failed to investigate and document findings for a resident incident, failing to meet requirements to address alleged incidents and protect residents.
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