Columbia Place

Facility failed to complete a preadmission assessment for 2 of 2 sampled residents.

Staff H and I were working as kitchen staff/cooks without current, valid food worker cards (FWCs).

Staff C was hired on 06/13/2025 but did not have the background authorization form completed until 07/08/2025. National fingerprint background check was initiated 139 days after hire, exceeding the 120-day limit.

The licensee failed to ensure one staff member met the long-term care workers’ training requirements under WAC 388-112A. This was an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on December 29, 2025.

Missing documentation for the semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing.

Fire doors in rooms 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, and 16 were blocked open, preventing them from closing and latching.

Unsealed penetration in the wall near room 19 with a cable running through.

Multiple instances of extension cords being used as permanent wiring in the dining room, 2nd floor patio, 2nd floor mechanical room, room 13, and under the kitchen back exit door.

Missing documentation for the annual fire alarm system testing.

Missing documentation for annual sprinkler inspection and forward flow test; wires hanging from sprinkler piping near room 19.

Emergency egress lights near rooms 5 and 17 failed to illuminate during testing.

Missing documentation for 12 planned/unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months; specific shift/quarterly drills identified as missing.

The facility failed to report an incident of physical abuse to law enforcement after a resident was hit in the face by another resident, causing swelling and bruising.

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 staff (Staff E) obtained Home Care Aide (HCA) certification.

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 staff members (Staff E and F) completed required annual 12-hour continuing education.

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 6 staff members (Staff B and D) had current CPR and first aid certification.

Facility failed to ensure staff completed required specialty training for mental health and developmental disabilities for several staff members, leaving residents at risk.

The licensee failed to ensure one staff completed 12-hours of continuing education (CE) per year; this was an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on August 20, 2024.

Electrical outlet missing faceplate in Day Space; electrical wire to mechanical bed in room #4 improperly spliced.

Missing documentation for 12 planned and unannounced fire drills; multiple shift/quarter gaps.

No documentation provided for semi-annual hood cleaning.

No documentation for annual sprinkler inspection; spare sprinkler heads missing.

No documentation for annual 90-minute power test for emergency lights.

No documentation for monthly emergency light activation tests from Sep 2022 through Mar 2023.

No documentation for semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing; extinguishing agent disconnected.

No documentation for required smoke detector sensitivity testing.