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Christopher House

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100 S Cleveland Ave, Wenatchee, WA 9880177 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report high satisfaction with the facility's mental health expertise and nursing care, there are serious, recurring allegations of staff abuse and unsanitary conditions. We strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to inspect the cleanliness of common areas and observing staff-resident interactions firsthand before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Christopher House receives highly polarized feedback, with some residents and visitors praising the staff's dedication and mental health expertise, while others report severe issues. Critical reviews highlight serious concerns regarding staff verbal abuse, neglect, and unsanitary living conditions. Prospective families should be aware of these conflicting accounts, which suggest significant inconsistencies in the quality of care and staff conduct.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff4.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory8.0CommsN/AValue1.0

Strengths

  • Staff expertise in mental health support
  • Compassionate administration team
  • Dedicated nursing and support staff

Concerns

  • Verbal abuse and disrespectful treatment by staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and overworked employees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary facility conditions and poor hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

29%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's focus on mental health support, how do you ensure that staff members maintain a consistently respectful and patient communication style with residents?
  • 2I noticed that maintaining a clean and sanitary environment is a top priority for families; could you walk me through your current housekeeping schedule and how you monitor hygiene standards in resident rooms?
  • 3With a capacity of 77 residents, how does the management team ensure that staff are adequately supported so they can provide personalized attention to everyone throughout the day?
  • 4I appreciate that your administration team is active in responding to feedback; how do you incorporate family input into your daily operations to ensure the best quality of life for residents?
  • 5Can you describe the daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to meet the specific social and mental health needs of your residents?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for coordinating care and communicating updates to family members?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing team incorporates client oriented approaches with dedication and compassion. The mental health team is well versed with de escalation techniques, supportive listening, goal protected approach meeting and exceeding resident well being.

Visitor/Observer · 2025★★★★★

The staff yell at the residence and verbally abuse them. I was being verbally abused and neglected on a regular basis.

Former resident · 2022☆☆☆☆

some of the staff don't treat you with dignity or respect,there bathrooms are unsanitary with clients urine and feces smeared all over the seat, staff keep these bathrooms like this for days before cleaning them,

Former resident · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 17 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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49deficiencies
Oct 30, 2025Investigation

The document includes a cover letter noting that compliance determination 67312 (deficiencies found) and 69910 were cleared during a follow-up inspection on 12/11/2025.

InvestigationsWAC 388-78A-2371Corrected Nov 28, 2025

The facility failed to protect residents during an investigation process. A staff member alleged to have committed abuse against a resident was not suspended or restricted from interacting with residents pending the investigation.

Oct 28, 2025Fire

Facility had multiple fire inspections throughout 2025. The most recent inspection on 10/28/2025 shows an 'Approved' status despite remaining violations regarding hood and sprinkler systems which are scheduled for testing.

Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be inspectedIFC 606.3.3.1

Facility failed to correct deficiencies on the semi-annual hood suppression system inspection report. New UL300 system installation and testing were pending.

Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintainedIFC 903.5

Facility unable to provide documentation of fire sprinkler system annual service, annual dry trip test, and quarterly inspections within the past 12 months.

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced not less frequently than every six monthsIFC 904.13.5.2

Facility failed to provide documentation of the second semi-annual kitchen suppression system maintenance service within the last 12 months.

Oct 23, 2025Fire

Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after: 11/22/2025.

Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintainedIFC 903.5 2021Corrected Aug 25, 2025

Facility unable to provide documentation of fire sprinkler system annual service within the last twelve months.

Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be inspectedIFC 606.3.3.1 2021Corrected Oct 27, 2025

Facility failed to correct deficiencies from 03/31/2025 inspection; new UL300 system was installed but acceptance testing was not completed as scheduled.

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be servicedIFC 904.13.5.2 2021Corrected Oct 27, 2025

Facility failed to provide documentation of the second semi-annual kitchen suppression system maintenance service within the last twelve months.

Oct 23, 2025Fire
CleanReport

Inspection conducted regarding a sprinkler activation and evacuation event on October 6, 2025. No fire was observed; activation was due to a broken pipe and sprinkler head failure caused by an air compressor failure. No injuries occurred and facility evacuation was successful.

Sep 15, 2025Investigation

Follow-up inspection conducted 10/31/2025 confirmed that the deficiency was corrected.

Other requirementsWAC 388-78A-2040Corrected Oct 31, 2025

Facility failed to maintain fire safety compliance regarding hood suppression system, dry fire sprinkler system annual trip test, and semi-annual kitchen suppression system maintenance.

Aug 19, 2025Fire

Inspection performed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Status is Disapproved. Several items were marked 'Corrected' or 'Corrected on site' during the inspection, while others have testing scheduled for 08/25/2025.

Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical hazardsIFC 603.2 2021

Multiple electrical hazards identified: microwave/coffee maker plugged into power strips (Room 201, Activity Room, Room 103), unfused extension cords (Room 201), dislodged wall heating unit (TV Room), and unlocked electrical panel (Manor House).

Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts inspectionIFC 606.3.3.1 2021Corrected Aug 25, 2025

Failed to correct deficiencies from semi-annual hood suppression inspection. New UL300 system installed, awaiting acceptance testing.

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems serviceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021Corrected Aug 25, 2025

Failed to provide documentation of the second semi-annual kitchen suppression system maintenance service.

Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plan contentsIFC 404.2 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation of a 3rd quarter fire drill for the NOC shift.

Relocatable power taps and current tapsIFC 603.5 2021

Unfused power strips in use in Room 403 and the Medication Room.

Sprinkler systems testing and maintenanceIFC 903.5 2021Corrected Aug 25, 2025

Unable to provide documentation for annual sprinkler service and annual dry pipe trip test.

Fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Unable to provide documentation for annual and semi-annual fire alarm system inspection, testing, and maintenance.

Apr 30, 2025Inspection

References complaint numbers 173756 and 176217. A separate follow-up inspection letter indicates these specific deficiencies were later verified as corrected on 06/18/2025.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466

Facility failed to submit new Washington state name and date of birth background check forms every two years for 2 of 2 staff (Staff E and F).

PetsWAC 388-78A-2620

Facility failed to ensure 3 pets on premises had regular veterinary examinations and necessary immunizations.

CPR and first-aid training requirementsWAC 388-112A-0720

Facility failed to ensure staff maintained valid CPR/first-aid certification. Staff A lacked CPR training, and Staff F let certifications expire.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474

Facility failed to ensure staff completed CPR and first aid training.

Apr 18, 2025Fire

The inspection report includes details of a fire incident occurring on March 23, 2025, caused by a resident smoking in room #208 which ignited curtains and an oxygen concentrator. One resident sustained injuries.

Compliance with No Smoking signsIFC 310.5

Smoking materials were found disposed in two garbage cans, potted planters, and a grated window well of the back door patio area.

Smoking GeneralIFC 310.1

Facility failed to prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar activities within twenty-five feet from entrances, exits, operable windows, and vents in room #208.

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