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Brookdale Nine Mile

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight engaging 'town square' facility layout. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

5329 West Rifle Club Court, Balboa · Spokane, WA 9920860 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 59 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility is visually appealing and offers a highly-regarded dining program, the history of serious allegations regarding neglect and medication management is concerning. We strongly advise families to conduct unannounced visits and specifically ask current management about their protocols for injury reporting and staff-to-resident ratios.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

59 reviews on Google
Brookdale Nine Mile receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's 'town square' layout, friendly staff, and high-quality meals. However, a segment of reviewers reports serious concerns regarding neglect, poor hygiene, and issues with medication management, particularly during periods of management turnover. Families should carefully vet the current level of care, as experiences appear to vary significantly between residents.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff6.0Clean5.0Activities7.0Meds2.0Memory6.0Comms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Engaging 'town square' facility layout
  • High-quality, well-regarded dining program
  • Friendly and attentive daily care staff
  • Warm and welcoming atmosphere

Concerns

  • Neglect and poor hygiene standards (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medication management and overmedication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of communication regarding resident injuries (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the 'town square' layout is quite unique; how does that design help residents stay engaged and connected with one another throughout the day?
  • 2We’ve heard wonderful things about your dining program; could you walk us through how you accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences for residents?
  • 3Could you explain the specific protocols in place for monitoring and administering medications to ensure accuracy and resident safety?
  • 4How do you ensure consistent communication with family members when a resident experiences a minor injury or a change in their health status?
  • 5What specific steps does your team take to maintain high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene for residents on a daily basis?
  • 6I see you occasionally respond to feedback online; how do you use input from families to improve the quality of care and daily life here at Brookdale Nine Mile?

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Key Review Excerpts

The caregivers work hard to make the care facility a very pleasant place to reside considering the s

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

Recently moved our mother after neglect, cold food and dirty rooms. We were charged for things that were not happening, ie:showers and therapy.

Memory care family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

On top of the extreme over medication (we also felt the supervisor was the problem) we learned of multiple injuries we were never notified of.

Memory care family member · 2021☆☆☆☆
Source: 59 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

15total
29deficiencies
May 29, 2026Enforcement
$600.00Report

Letter specifies an imposition of a $600.00 civil fine.

Required assisted living facility servicesWAC 388-78A-2170 (2)(b)

The licensee failed to provide housekeeping services as agreed upon in negotiated service agreements for six residents, resulting in a lack of cleanliness and risk of unsanitary conditions. This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on April 7, 2026.

May 7, 2026Investigation

This letter serves as notification that the deficiency from a previous inspection (Compliance Determination 72665) has been corrected.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160Corrected May 7, 2026

The facility failed to provide care and services as agreed upon in the negotiated service agreement, but this deficiency was found to be corrected.

Jan 8, 2026Fire

The facility was initially disapproved on 12/11/2025 but received approval on 01/08/2026 following the receipt of an IEFP report dated 12/15/2025.

Relocatable power taps and current tapsIFC 603.5, 2021Corrected Dec 11, 2025

Sales/Marketing office had two refrigerators plugged into a powerstrip. Removed at inspection.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5, 2021 / NFPA 25 13.7.2

Forward flow testing of backflow preventers is required.

Mar 18, 2025Enforcement
$1,000.00Report

Civil fine of $1,000.00 imposed. This is a recurring deficiency previously cited on May 16, 2024, March 29, 2023, and September 1, 2022.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210 (1)(b)(2)(a)

The facility failed to ensure a safe medication delivery system was in place and failed to provide medications as prescribed for five residents, resulting in contraindicated medications being administered, missed medications, and vital health measurement omissions.

Mar 18, 2025Inspection

Includes follow-up information regarding Compliance Determination 59519 (completed 05/14/2025) which found no further deficiencies.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120Corrected May 2, 2025

Facility failed to monitor Resident 1 after falls and failed to evaluate/take action for Resident 4 regarding blood sugar levels outside parameters.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected May 2, 2025

Failure to ensure specialty training for staff serving residents with mental health or dementia needs.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-24681Corrected May 2, 2025

Facility failed to ensure national fingerprint background checks were completed within 120 days of hire for 3 of 6 staff sampled.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected May 2, 2025

Facility failed to ensure safe medication delivery for 5 residents, resulting in medications administered when contraindicated, missed medications, and omitted vitals.

Specialty training requirementsWAC 388-112A-0400Corrected May 2, 2025

Staff D did not complete required mental health and dementia specialty training.

Tuberculosis testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected May 2, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 4 staff members completed required two-step TB testing in a timely manner.

Oct 7, 2024Investigation

The investigation involved complaints 147202, 147253, 145698, and 144255. The abuse allegation was unsubstantiated upon investigation and medical evaluation.

Reporting abuse and neglectWAC 388-78A-2630

The facility failed to notify law enforcement and the department of an allegation of sexual assault for two days after the resident reported it to staff.

May 16, 2024Investigation

Follow-up inspection on 06/07/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed previous citations were corrected.

StaffingWAC 388-78A-2450Corrected May 17, 2024

Facility failed to ensure a qualified staff member was onsite to administer necessary end-of-life medications to a terminal resident, resulting in unmet symptom management and distress.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected May 17, 2024

Facility failed to provide medication as ordered for a resident, causing distress and breathing difficulties during the dying process.

May 16, 2024Enforcement
$1,500.00Report

This is an enforcement letter imposing a $1,500.00 civil fine. It notes this is a recurring deficiency previously cited on March 29, 2023, and September 1, 2022.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210(1)(a)(b)(2)(a)

The facility failed to ensure a safe delivery system for medication administration, resulting in a resident not receiving end-of-life pain and comfort medications, which caused distress and difficulty breathing.

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