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Fairfield Care

503 South Hilltop Lane, Fairfield, WA 9901241 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

10total
40deficiencies
Mar 24, 2026Inspection

A separate follow-up letter indicates that as of 05/22/2026, the facility had corrected these deficiencies and passed a follow-up inspection.

Protection of resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2400Corrected May 8, 2026

Failed to protect resident confidentiality; medication records for 9 residents were left accessible on a medication cart in a common area, and a confidential identifier list containing 7 residents was left in the lobby for public view.

LaundryWAC 388-78A-3040Corrected May 8, 2026

Failed to ensure washing machines used a continuous supply of hot water at 140 degrees F or used chemical sanitizers. Temperatures were measured between 126 and 138 degrees F.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected May 8, 2026

Failed to ensure medication was administered safely; staff were crushing a resident's delayed-release iron supplement despite a 'Do not crush' label.

Oct 29, 2025Fire

The initial inspection on 09/16/2025 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status. A follow-up inspection on 10/29/2025 resulted in an 'Approved' status.

Relocatable power taps and current tapsIFC 603.5Corrected Sep 16, 2025

Microwave plugged into a powerstrip in the 400 wing clean linen room.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2

Unable to provide documentation for semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing.

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2

Failed to provide documentation for monthly fire extinguisher maintenance for April and May 2025.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8

Failed to provide documentation for monthly fire alarm testing for April and May 2025.

Carbon monoxide alarm maintenanceIFC 915.6

Failed to provide documentation for monthly CO detector testing for April and May 2025.

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5

Emergency exit light in 400 E did not illuminate on right side when tested.

Emergency lighting testingIFC 1032.10.1

Failed to provide documentation for monthly 30-second activation test for April and May 2025.

Emergency and standby power systems maintenanceIFC 1203.4

Failed to provide documentation for monthly load tests and weekly inspections of the emergency diesel generator for April and May 2025.

Feb 11, 2025Enforcement
$300.00Report

This letter serves as formal notice of a $300.00 civil fine.

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240

The licensee failed to ensure that a prescribed medication was obtained in a timely manner for one resident, resulting in the resident not receiving a prescribed medication five times in three days. This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on December 20, 2024.

Feb 10, 2025Investigation

Follow-up inspection on 04/09/2025 found that the deficiency was corrected.

Ongoing assessmentsWAC 388-78A-2100Corrected Mar 31, 2025

Facility failed to assess a resident's wound injury after being notified of pain and bleeding, leading to escalation to ulceration.

Jan 8, 2025Fire
CleanReport

Inspection conducted regarding complaint #155415. No violations cited. Facility representative identified as Jason Bozarth, Maintenance Supervisor.

Dec 20, 2024Inspection

There are subsequent follow-up documents included for this facility (Compliance #54650) which indicate these deficiencies were addressed.; Plan of correction signed by the Administrator on 2025-01-02.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to obtain signed consent for nurse delegation for 2 of 2 residents sampled.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to perform annual N95 respirator fit testing for 5 of 5 sampled staff.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to ensure annual negotiated service agreements were signed by 2 of 7 sampled residents.

InvestigationsWAC 388-78A-2371Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to investigate and document causes/interventions for 2 residents who experienced falls.

Ongoing assessmentsWAC 388-78A-2100Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to complete annual safety assessments for bed canes for 2 of 2 residents.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to administer medications as prescribed for 2 residents, leading to missed doses.

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240Corrected Jan 31, 2025

Facility failed to ensure prescribed medications were obtained in a timely manner for 1 resident.

Communication systemWAC 388-78A-2930

Facility failed to provide means for residents to summon staff from 2 outdoor areas (Courtyard and 400 Wing).

Lack of communication systems in outdoor spacesCorrected Jan 24, 2025

The facility lacked call systems in the Courtyard and 400 Wing outdoor spaces. Only 3 of 35 residents had pendants, leaving the majority of residents without a way to summon staff from outdoor areas.

Dec 4, 2024Investigation

The document set includes a follow-up letter dated 01/31/2025 stating that the deficiencies identified in the 12/04/2024 report were corrected and a follow-up inspection found no new deficiencies.; The document details widespread medication administration errors across multiple residents (1-7), including missed doses, failure to record blood pressure/blood sugar/weights as ordered, and lack of documentation regarding missed medications or notification of the Primary Care Provider (PCP).; Plan of correction indicates a completion date of 01/15/2025 for training measures.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Dec 4, 2024

Facility failed to implement a safe medication delivery system for 7 residents, resulting in late or missed medication administrations and increased resident anxiety.

Resident rightsWAC 388-78A-2660

The facility failed to protect resident rights to be free from restraints for 1 out of 1 resident (Resident 5). A resident was placed in a tilt-in-space wheelchair without a physical therapy order.

Medication Refusal/Physician NotificationWAC 388-78A-2230(c)(ii)

Need for improved tracking of medication refusals and recording of vital signs/weights requested by physicians.

Resident rightsWAC 388-78A-2660Corrected Dec 4, 2024

A resident was placed in a restrictive wheelchair without proper assessment, using the device to restrain the resident's free movement.

Medication Administration/RecordsWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Jan 15, 2025

Medication records (MARs) were not being properly initialed or documented when medications were not given.

Resident rights regarding restraintsWAC 388-78A-2660Corrected Jan 15, 2025

Staff observed using tilt-in-space wheelchairs as restraints for wandering residents without physician orders.

Oct 14, 2024Fire

Facility status moved from 'Disapproved' on 08/29/2024 to 'Approved' on 10/11/2024. Next inspection scheduled on or after 10/31/2025.

Combustible material storageIFC 315.2.3Corrected Oct 11, 2024

Combustible material stored in generator room (initial inspection 08/29/2024); resolved (10/11/2024).

Identification of equipmentIFC 509.1Corrected Oct 11, 2024

Missing fire department connection sign (initial inspection 08/29/2024); installed (10/11/2024).

Sprinkler system testingIFC 903.5

50-year-old standard response sprinklers required UL testing; testing completed, awaiting results.

Emergency lighting power testIFC 1031.10.2Corrected Oct 11, 2024

Documentation for annual 90-minute power test missing (08/29/2024); completed (10/11/2024).

Escutcheons and Cover Plates6.2.7Corrected Oct 11, 2024

Two fire sprinkler escutcheons missing in breezeway (08/29/2024); installed (10/11/2024).

Fire drill requirementsFire DrillsCorrected Oct 11, 2024

Failed to complete swing shift fire drill in 4th quarter 2023; completed by re-inspection (10/11/2024).

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