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Public Google reviewers rate Brookdale West Seattle highly. Reviewers highlight: warm, supportive community atmosphere, staff described as dedicated and family-like. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Brookdale West Seattle receives high praise for its community atmosphere, supportive staff, and ability to improve residents' quality of life through socialization. However, recent feedback highlights significant organizational issues, including poor communication and a lack of follow-through on administrative requests for new residents.
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“The nursing staff is responsive to emergencies and everyday issues and don't nickel and dime residents for bandaids.”
“Living among people who care for her like family and socialization with other residents has made all the difference in returning her joy in life.”
“Very disorganized. Lack of communication. You ask for something like knobs for you're loved ones room and good luck getting follow through for days.”
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Facility inspection status is Disapproved.
Generator missing a shut-off emergency stop switch as required by NFPA 110.
No documentation provided to verify the facility is conducting the required annual inspection of fire walls.
No documentation provided for required 30-second monthly testing of emergency lighting since June 2025.
No documentation provided for required 90-minute annual testing of emergency lighting.
No documentation provided that the facility's 4-year fire/smoke damper inspection was completed and passed.
No documentation provided for semi-annual kitchen fire-extinguishing systems inspections; records for 9/10/25 show the Ansul tank was due for hydrostatic testing.
Unable to provide documentation for monthly inspection, testing and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors.
Unable to provide documentation for annual inspection, quarterly inspections, 3-year dry system full flow test, annual trip test, and annual forward flow. Additionally, an escutcheon ring is missing in closet room 203.
Unable to provide documentation for annual fire alarm system inspection/testing and monthly battery-operated smoke detector testing.
No documentation provided for cleaning that should have occurred during the 2nd half of 2025.
This letter constitutes notice of a civil fine in the amount of $200.00 for an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on July 23, 2025.
The facility failed to ensure that two pets maintained certification from a veterinarian to ensure they did not carry zoonotic diseases, placing 33 residents at risk.
Includes follow-up inspection documents where WAC 388-78A-2620 was corrected on 2025-09-25.
Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 pets maintained veterinarian certification that they were free of diseases transmittable to humans.
Facility failed to maintain premises free of hazards; flammable materials were stored in electrical and mechanical rooms.
Facility failed to report a flood in a resident's apartment to the Department.
Facility failed to update personal service plans for 5 of 5 residents on anticoagulants to include safety instructions and monitoring for side effects.
Facility failed to retain a prior national background check for one staff member.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 sampled staff were screened for tuberculosis within 3 days of employment.
The inspection on 12/18/2024 was disapproved, but the follow-up inspection on 02/12/2025 confirmed all violations from previous inspections have been corrected.
Facility has not established a schedule for annual inspection of fire doors.
Missing CO detectors on 3rd floor by room 303, lobby area, and library.
New IT cabling left holes in fire walls; 3rd floor utility room fire wall needs re-installation to door frame.
Door wedges used to hold fire doors open in Business Office, Sales Office, Game room, Theater, and Main floor kitchen dry storage.
Power strip plugged into another power strip; one power strip had burnt marks.
Emergency lights not working throughout the facility.
Missing annual forward flow test; deficiencies observed: painted head, rusted head, loaded heads, and head installed too close to wall.
Loose O2 tank in room 517 needing placement in holder.
Annual service report not provided.
Multiple doors (404, 402, kitchen storage #89, #91, #92) will not close and latch automatically.
A separate follow-up letter dated 03/12/2024 indicates that these deficiencies were corrected.
Failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including annual staff respirator mask fit-testing.
Failed to develop and document appropriate behavioral interventions in the negotiated service agreement for 5 of 5 sampled residents.
Failed to update negotiated service agreements for 2 of 8 sampled residents (Residents 3 and 5) regarding current needs.
Failed to implement systems to promote safe medication services; resident continued receiving a discontinued medication for over two months.
Failed to secure potentially hazardous supplies and equipment in common areas accessible to residents.
Follow-up inspection on 1/9/2024 indicates all previously noted violations have been corrected.
Missing documentation for required fire drills (1st shift quarters 2 & 3, 3rd shift quarters 2 & 3).
Deficiencies in cleaning of hoods/grease-removal devices reported on annual report.
Door #30 by room 304 will not latch.
Open junction boxes/wiring splices found in parking garage, kitchen storage room, and private dining room.
Sprinkler obstruction found in activities closet.
Unsealed penetrations in electrical room where new WIFI was installed.
Sprinkler system deficiencies reported on annual report.
Multiple emergency lights not working (5th floor: #7, #16, #24) and one missing outside business office.
Missing Carbon Monoxide alarms in laundry room connecting to fossil fuel burning appliance on P1 floor.
Fire alarm circuit breaker in electrical room is missing required locking device.
Inspection conducted 01/23/2023 resulted in 'Disapproved' status. Follow-up inspection 04/10/2023 confirmed all previous violations were corrected and status updated to 'Approved'.
No documentation for 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection.
Documentation missing for 12 planned and unannounced fire drills over the previous 12 months.
Thirteen specific emergency lights failed the activation test button.
No emergency lighting in the kitchen.
Missing monthly maintenance documentation for multiple extinguishers and P2 elevator room extinguisher.
Kitchen appliances not aligned with installed sprinkler nozzles.
Combustible storage observed in the 6th floor stairwell A.
Two exit signs on the 6th floor patio did not illuminate.
No documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
No documentation for annual testing of rolling fire doors in Room #314 and Main lobby.
Missing protective covers on breakers 5, 7, and 9 in the 6th floor utility room electrical panel.
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