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Chandler's Square

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, friendly, and professional staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1300 O Ave, Anacortes, WA 9822137 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Chandler's Square is highly regarded for its clean, social, and well-managed environment, making it an excellent choice for independent or assisted living residents. However, families should verify the level of care provided, as one reviewer noted the facility may not offer specialized memory care, and you should be aware that the building layout can be initially confusing for new residents.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews on Google
Chandler's Square is consistently praised for its warm, vibrant atmosphere, cleanliness, and friendly, professional staff. Visitors and family members frequently highlight the facility's well-maintained, updated interiors and active social environment, though one reviewer noted the building's layout can be confusing for new residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory5.0Comms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, friendly, and professional staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Active social environment and events
  • Spacious and updated apartment interiors

Concerns

  • Confusing building layout (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

44%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since the apartments here are so spacious and updated, how do residents typically personalize their living spaces to make them feel like home?
  • 2We've heard great things about how much the management engages with the community; how often do staff members check in with residents for casual conversation?
  • 3With such an active social environment here, what are some of the favorite group events or outings that residents look forward to each week?
  • 4The layout of the building is quite unique; what kind of support or orientation do you provide to help new residents and families navigate the different areas easily?
  • 5How is the staff prepared to handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the overnight hours?
  • 6The facility looks incredibly well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident spaces stay clean and comfortable every day?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff, especially Leah, are amazing, knowledgeable and pleasant. The residents we met were friendly, happy and seemed to genuinely enjoy themselves

Visitor · 2023★★★★★

I visit this facility often as a nurse seeing clients. I would be happy to live here myself. I do not believe they offer memory care... Super clean. Very friendly staff. Lots of daily activities and outings for residents.

Professional visitor/Nurse · 2024★★★★★

The new mural work beautifully differentiates the spaces and gives each area its own intentional personality. Happy Hour on Friday was packed, which says a lot.

Visitor · 2026★★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

8total
33deficiencies
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
CleanReport

The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.

Nov 13, 2025Fire
CleanReport

Complaint inspection regarding a fire panel issue. Inspector determined the fire alarm system remained operational on battery power during a power outage on 11/02/2025. No violations observed and no injuries reported.

Aug 7, 2025Fire

The inspection dated 08/07/2025 indicates that all previous violations have been corrected.

Extension CordsIFC 603.6 2021Corrected Sep 16, 2024

Extension cords were being used as permanent wiring in the nurse's annex and 3rd floor library.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2021Corrected Sep 16, 2024

Facility unable to provide inventory list of annual fire door inspection.

Sprinkler Systems Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Deficiencies in annual sprinkler testing, missing hydraulic calculations, missing NFPA 25 annual forward flow test, missing quarterly inspection records, and improper sprinkler head installation in beauty shop.

Fire Alarm Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021Corrected Sep 16, 2024

Power breaker #19 in panel EM-1 for the fire alarm system was missing a locking device.

Battery-powered emergency lighting power testIFC 1031.10.2 2021Corrected Sep 16, 2024

Facility unable to provide documentation for the annual 90-minute power test.

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance-rated construction)IFC 701.6 2021

Facility unable to provide inventory list for annual fire-resistance rated construction material inspection.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Multiple fire-rated doors (elevators #2, #3, room #328, and cross-corridor door near #228) failed to close and latch from a fully open position.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021Corrected Sep 18, 2024

Kitchen suppression system had uncorrected deficiencies.

Emergency Lighting Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for monthly 30-second activation tests.

Fire DrillsN/ACorrected Sep 16, 2024

Facility could not provide documentation for the completion of twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months.

Feb 11, 2025Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 04/11/2025 (Compliance Determination 57883) noted that this deficiency was corrected.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Mar 14, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff members completed 70-hour Basic training within 120 days of hire. Staff B completed training 156 days after hire (36 days late).

Oct 22, 2024Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 12/06/2024 confirmed that the deficiency regarding WAC 388-78A-2462-3-c was corrected and the facility now meets licensing requirements.

Background checks Who is required to haveWAC 388-78A-2462Corrected Oct 22, 2024

The facility failed to complete a Washington state name and date of birth background check for the Director of Culinary Services, resulting in an employee without a cleared background check having access to the facility.

Sep 16, 2024Fire

Previous inspection on 06/20/2024 also resulted in 'Disapproved' status with multiple violations regarding fire doors, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and fire drills.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021

Facility is unable to provide an inventory list of for the annual fire resistance rated construction material inspection.

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinkler)IFC 903.5 2021

Annual sprinkler testing has uncorrected deficiencies, hydraulic calculation data is blank, and facility lacks documentation for annual forward flow test and quarterly inspections.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1 2021

Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly 30 second activation test for the emergency lights.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

The fire rated cross corridor door near room #228 would not close and latch from the fully open position.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021Corrected Sep 18, 2024

Kitchen suppression system had uncorrected deficiencies; scheduled for update on 9/18/2024.

Aug 7, 2023Fire

Original inspection on 06/15/2023 was 'Disapproved'. A follow-up inspection on 08/07/2023 confirmed all previous violations were corrected.

Multiplug AdaptersIFC 604.4Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Use of multiplug adapters without overcurrent protection in maintenance office and business office manager's office.

Unapproved conditionsIFC 604.6Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Two electrical outlets in activities office missing faceplates.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Resident room #110 fire door blocked open by wedge.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing documentation for 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection.

Operations and MaintenanceIFC 904.12.5Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing semi-annual kitchen suppression documentation; damaged/missing foil seals on nozzles.

MaintenanceIFC 915.6Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.

Fire DrillsN/ACorrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing documentation for 12 planned fire drills; missing specific drills for 2nd shift (Q3, Q4) and 3rd shift (Q1, Q2).

Abatement of Electrical HazardsIFC 604.1Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing breakers without protective coverings in 3rd floor trash room and maintenance office panels.

Extension CordsIFC 604.5Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Extension cord used for permanent wiring in the maintenance office.

CleaningIFC 607.3.3Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Cross corridor door near room #228 failed to close and latch from full open position.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing annual sprinkler inspection and 5-year internal piping inspection documentation; improper escutcheon plate in dining room.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Missing documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing.

Emergency Power for IlluminationIFC 1008.3.1Corrected Aug 7, 2023

Multiple emergency egress lights failed to illuminate during testing.

Jul 11, 2023Investigation

A separate follow-up letter dated 09/01/2023 confirms these deficiencies were corrected.

InvestigationsWAC 388-78A-2371Corrected Aug 14, 2023

The facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation into an allegation of financial exploitation involving a resident, failing to interview necessary staff or residents.

Reporting abuse and neglectWAC 388-78A-2630Corrected Aug 14, 2023

The facility failed to immediately report an allegation of financial exploitation to the Complaint Resolution Unit (CRU), delaying the investigation.

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