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Cordata Court, Assisted Living & Memory Care

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4415 Columbine Dr, Cordata · Bellingham, WA 98226115 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 15 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the memory care unit and independent cottages receive praise for cleanliness and staff engagement, the facility has faced serious allegations regarding the quality of care for high-needs residents and pet management. We strongly recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking for a detailed care plan for residents with progressive dementia.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

15 reviews on Google
Cordata Court receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting significant concerns regarding staff treatment and the quality of care for residents with dementia. While some long-term residents and family members praise the memory care unit and the staff's personal attention, others describe a distressing decline in care standards and poor dining experiences.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff5.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory6.0CommsN/AValue2.0

Strengths

  • Attentive and personal staff interactions
  • Clean and well-maintained memory care unit
  • Independent living cottage options
  • Dignified approach to resident care

Concerns

  • Poor quality and high cost of dining services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate care for residents' pets (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • General decline in quality of care as resident needs increase (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that resident and family input into daily operations?
  • 2We understand that dining is a major part of the resident experience; could you walk us through the current menu planning process and how you ensure food quality meets expectations?
  • 3For residents who have cherished pets, what specific support or services do you have in place to help them care for their companions?
  • 4As a resident's care needs evolve over time, how does your team proactively adjust support levels to ensure they continue to receive dignified, high-quality care?
  • 5Could you share some examples of the daily activities or social programs that help residents in the memory care unit stay engaged and connected?
  • 6What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the evening and weekend hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

I am extremely impressed by their memory care unit. Laurie Lukins, Memory Care Director especially fantastic at her job. The entire unit is sparkling clean, and residents are treated with dignity and respect.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The staff gets to know you personally and cheerfully helps with whatever you need. The cottages are duplex or triplex style single-level housing. They provide the freedom of independent living with the benefits of assisted living.

Independent living resident · 2021★★★★★

Initially it seemed like she received decent care, but as her condition worsened so did her living situation. She had a dog that the staff was supposed to take care of, but instead they filled her food bowl to overflowing and put a pee pad in the bathtub instead of taking her out of on walks.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 15 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

21total
83deficiencies
Jan 15, 2026Fire

Facility received an Approved status on 01/15/2026 following the inspection on 12/17/2025; all previous violations have been corrected.

Combustible material in equipment roomsIFC 315.2.3 2021

Combustible storage found in mechanical furnace rooms near 331, 215, and 231.

Extension cordsIFC 603.6 2021

Extension cord used as permanent wiring in the main laundry.

Fire-resistance-rated construction inspectionIFC 701.6 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation of annual fire resistance construction material inspection.

Swinging fire door operationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Fire rated cross corridor door near room 332 would not close/latch; door dragging on floor.

Sprinkler system testingIFC 903.5 2021

No documentation for annual forward flow test per NFPA 25.

Portable fire extinguisher maintenanceIFC 906.2 2021

Monthly maintenance not completed for extinguishers in elevator room near 116 and laundry clean side.

Securing compressed gas containersIFC 5303.5.3 2021

Oxygen cylinder in room 219 is not secured.

Relocatable power tapsIFC 603.5.2 2021

Power strip plugged into another power strip in the Sales Office.

Hood cleaning documentationIFC 606.3.3 2021

Facility unable to provide 12 months of documentation for semi-annual hood cleanings.

Fire door inspection and maintenanceIFC 705.2 2021

Resident room fire doors 306 and 218 were blocked open.

Smoke and heat activated doorsIFC 705.2.5 2021

Items stored under rolling fire door in reception area, preventing closure.

Extinguishing system serviceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

No documentation for semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing.

Fire extinguisher mountingIFC 906.7 2021

Extinguisher in laundry clean side not mounted per manufacturer instructions.

Fire alarm testing and maintenanceIFC 907.8 2018

Missing annual alarm testing, monthly smoke alarm testing (only quarterly done), and missing locking device for power breaker #24.

Fire Drills

Missing documentation for required fire drills over past 12 months; multiple shifts/quarters missing.

Nov 5, 2025Inspection

The investigation into the allegation of staff sleeping on shift and failing to provide care found no evidence of these issues; the citation provided in the letter is separate from the investigation report summary.

PetsWAC 388-78A-2620

The facility failed to have a current exam and vaccinations for one pet residing in the ALF.

Oct 6, 2025Fire
CleanReport

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (Ref #196517) regarding a small grease fire that occurred on 9/28/2025. No violations were observed during the inspection. The inspector noted the facility is equipped with a non UL 300 water system that did not activate during the event.

Sep 2, 2025Investigation

A separate follow-up letter indicates that as of 11/05/2025, deficiencies for WAC 388-78A-3090 and 388-78A-3090-1-a were confirmed as corrected.

Maintenance and housekeepingWAC 388-78A-3090Corrected Oct 17, 2025

The facility failed to maintain a clean environment in 2 of 3 residents' rooms; rooms were found to be unkempt with a foul urine odor and stained carpeting.

Feb 20, 2025Fire
CleanReport

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint regarding smoke alarm and CO testing in independent living cottages. The inspector noted that the independent living section is not under State Fire Marshal jurisdiction. No violations were observed for the assisted living section.

Feb 20, 2025Fire

Facility received 'Approved' status on 02/20/2025 inspection, noting that previous violations were corrected.

Extension CordsIFC 603.6Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Extension cord used as permanent wiring in room 312 (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance)IFC 701.6

Unable to provide documentation for annual fire resistance rated material inspection.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Multiple fire-rated doors failed to latch/close (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinklers)IFC 903.5

Missing documentation for annual/3-year inspections and forward flow test; painted sprinkler heads in dining room.

Listing (Relocatable power taps)IFC 603.5.1Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Multi-plug adapter without over-current protection in use (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Cleaning (Hoods/Grease-removal)IFC 606.3.3Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Unable to provide documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Inspection and Maintenance (Fire doors)IFC 705.2Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Missing annual fire door inspection log; doors in rooms 319 and 228 wedged open (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1

Fire and smoke damper inspection (July 2024) showed 4 failures and 5 non-accessible dampers.

Unobstructed and UnobscuredIFC 906.6Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Extinguisher in maintenance office obstructed (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Maintenance (Carbon Monoxide)IFC 915.6Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Unable to provide monthly testing documentation (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Delayed EgressIFC 1010.2.13Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Missing required signage on memory care activity room door (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Activation Test (Emergency Lighting)IFC 1032.10.1Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Unable to provide monthly inspection logs (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Alarms)IFC 907.8Corrected Jan 7, 2025

Unable to provide documentation for annual fire alarm testing (Nov 2024); corrected (Jan 2025).

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5

Exit signs near 310 failed activation test (Nov 2024/Jan 2025).

Maintenance (Emergency Power)IFC 1203.4

Missing annual service documentation and fuel quality test for generator.

Jan 9, 2025Investigation

A separate follow-up letter dated 02/25/2025 confirms that the deficiencies for WAC 388-78A-2040-2 were corrected as of 02/25/2025.

Other requirements - Fire and life safety approvalWAC 388-78A-2040 (2)Corrected Feb 6, 2025

Facility failed to correct five fire and life safety violations from annual inspections, including missing documentation for fire resistance rated construction, fire/smoke damper inspection deficiencies, missing forward flow test documentation, a non-functional exit sign, and missing generator servicing records.

Jan 7, 2025Fire

The inspection report includes data from two inspection dates: 11/14/2024 and 01/07/2025. Many items listed as 'Corrected' in the 2025 report reflect issues originally noted in the 2024 inspection.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual fire resistance rated construction material inspection.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018

Fire and smoke damper inspection from 7/2/2024 showed 4 failed and 5 non-accessible dampers that remain uncorrected.

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5 2021

Internally illuminated exit sign near 310 failed to illuminate during activation test.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual forward flow test in accordance with NFPA 25.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2021

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

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