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Cascade Valley Senior Living

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, family-like atmosphere. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

8400 207th Pl Ne, Arlington, WA 9822380 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Cascade Valley Senior Living is highly regarded for its compassionate memory care and friendly, professional staff. However, because some families have raised concerns about understaffing, we recommend asking specifically about current staff-to-resident ratios during weekends and evenings to ensure your loved one's needs will be consistently met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Cascade Valley Senior Living is frequently praised for its warm, family-like atmosphere and a staff that is described as exceptionally caring and attentive, particularly in the memory care unit. While many families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness and communication, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding staffing levels and the facility's restrictive policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, family-like atmosphere
  • Attentive and compassionate staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong memory care support

Concerns

  • Understaffing issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Restrictive visitation policies during COVID-19 (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

55%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operations?
  • 2With your focus on a warm, family-like atmosphere, how do you ensure that personal attention remains consistent across all 80 residents?
  • 3Could you walk me through how your staff manages care needs during peak times to ensure every resident feels supported?
  • 4Given your strong reputation for memory care, what does a typical day of engagement look like for those residents to keep them active and connected?
  • 5How has your approach to family visitation evolved recently to ensure residents stay connected with their loved ones while maintaining a safe environment?
  • 6What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health, and how quickly are family members typically notified?

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Key Review Excerpts

Cascade Valley Senior Living has been, across the board, kind, compassionate, efficient, has all their ducks in a row, and communicates often. The staff are amazing - the level of kindness is special.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

Molly Clark has revolutionized daily activities and care for Memory Support residents. She has created a thoughtful, fun and enjoyable environment where our loved ones feel deep connection and care.

Memory care family member · 2021★★★★★

The staff loved her and treated her with the dignity and respect she deserved. Then as her dementia progressed, they kept a close eye on her.

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★★
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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22deficiencies
Jun 30, 2025Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 09/12/2025 (Compliance Determination 64780) confirmed that the deficiencies listed in this report were corrected.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Aug 4, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 6 staff completed required initial two-step TB testing within three days of hire.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Aug 4, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff completed Dementia specialty training and 2 of 6 staff completed CPR and First Aid training.

Background checks Employment Conditional hireWAC 388-78A-2468Corrected Aug 4, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff had a background check submitted within one business day of hire.

Mar 11, 2025Fire

The inspection conducted on 03/11/2025 confirms that all violations noted during the previous 01/28/2025 inspection have been corrected.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1 2021Corrected Mar 11, 2025

Unsealed penetrations in the electrical room near 214 and the memory care electrical room.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2021Corrected Mar 11, 2025

Facility unable to provide documentation for the annual servicing of the emergency generator.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021Corrected Mar 11, 2025

Fire rated cross corridor doors near room 233 and room 110 failed to close and latch from the fully open position.

Feb 20, 2025Investigation

The document serves as a consultation letter regarding compliance determination 49662/complaint 151811. The facility corrected the deficiency immediately upon being notified.

Resident unitsWAC 388-78A-3010Corrected Feb 5, 2025

The facility installed new door handles and locks on four resident apartment doors that did not meet the requirement that locking entry doors must unlock with a single lever handle motion.

Nov 5, 2024Investigation

An additional document (cover letter dated 01/13/2025) confirms that a follow-up inspection on 01/10/2025 found no deficiencies and the previous issue (WAC 388-78A-2120-4) has been corrected.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120(4)Corrected Nov 29, 2024

Facility failed to take appropriate action to cut toenails for 2 of 3 residents in the sample, resulting in nails curving over the top of the toes and posing a risk of harm.

Apr 25, 2024Fire

Final inspection on 04/25/2024 confirms that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.; Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after: 02/28/2024.

Extension CordsIFC 604.5

Extension cord used as permanent wiring in the staff break room.

Where Required (Kitchen Hood)IFC 607.2

Facility has a wet system and uses vegetable oil for cooking on a flat top; needs to upgrade kitchen hood to a UL 300 system.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1

Multiple unsealed penetrations in the main laundry room.

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinklers)IFC 903.5

Annual inspection had uncorrected deficiencies.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Smoke Detectors)IFC 907.8

Smoke detector heads in 2nd floor activities room and corridors near 214 and 106 installed within 36 inches of air supply/return.

Delayed Egress Locking SystemIFC 1010.1.9.8.1

Delayed egress door near 116 and memory care door lack required signage.

Securing Compressed Gas Containers, Cylinders and TanksIFC 5303.5.3 2018

Oxygen cylinders in room 219 were not secured to prevent falling.

Smoking GeneralIFC 310.1

Facility failed to prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar activities within 25 feet of entrances, exits, vents, and operable windows.

Unapproved conditionsIFC 604.6

Electrical outlet without a faceplate in 2nd floor mechanical room.

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance-rated construction)IFC 701.6

Unable to provide documentation that annual fire-resistance-rated construction material inspection was completed.

Inspection and Maintenance (Fire Doors)IFC 705.2

Missing documentation for annual fire door inspection; kitchen fire door blocked open with a wooden wedge.

Hangers and Brackets (Fire Extinguishers)IFC 906.7

Fire extinguisher in maintenance office not mounted per manufacturer instructions.

Means of Egress ContinuityIFC 1003.6

Storage blocking emergency passage in 2nd floor stairwell near 222; storage in front of emergency exit stairwell door near 114.

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5

Exit signs near 110 and 222 not illuminated on normal power.

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