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Fairwinds - Brighton Court

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

6520 196th St Sw, Lynnwood, WA 9803670 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 61 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Fairwinds - Brighton Court is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean, active environment, making it a strong candidate for independent or assisted living. When touring, we recommend asking about unit soundproofing and the current dining menu to ensure it aligns with your loved one's preferences.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

61 reviews on Google
Fairwinds - Brighton Court is widely praised for its exceptionally friendly and professional staff, clean facilities, and vibrant community atmosphere. While most residents and families report high satisfaction, some recent feedback highlights concerns regarding noise levels from neighbors and a shift in culinary style that may not suit all residents' preferences.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and professional staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Active social calendar and community events
  • Welcoming and peaceful environment

Concerns

  • Noise disturbances from neighbors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Dissatisfaction with changes to menu/culinary style (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

25%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your active social calendar, what are some of the most popular community events or outings that residents are currently enjoying?
  • 2I noticed your team engages with families online; how do you typically keep families updated on their loved one's daily life and well-being?
  • 3Since the facility has a peaceful atmosphere, what measures are in place to ensure residents have a quiet and restful environment in their private apartments?
  • 4I understand culinary preferences can be very personal; how do you gather feedback from residents to ensure the menu continues to meet their needs and tastes?
  • 5Given the size of the community, what is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent health needs during the night?
  • 6How do you support new residents in integrating into the community so they feel welcomed and connected to their neighbors from day one?

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Key Review Excerpts

We could not have found a nicer place for our parents. We are so impressed with the apartments, the restaurant and public spaces but, most of all, the staff. They do everything they can to make every day a good day.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I've been a resident here for over 18 months. I have a comfortable living arranfement, the place is clean and services efficieent. The food is great... I just see happy faces everywhere, and for that the dedicated staff deserves a lot of credits.

Resident · 2019★★★★★

Resident care, facilities, and staff are all superior. Our mother is a long term resident, and we have great peace of mind about her care.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 61 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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27deficiencies
Mar 24, 2026Fire
CleanReport

The document states 'All violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.'

May 19, 2025Inspection

A separate document indicates a follow-up inspection on 07/14/2025 found that all deficiencies listed were corrected.; The document spans pages 9-14 of 14. Multiple redundant pages were provided in the input.

Ongoing assessmentsWAC 388-78A-2100Corrected Jul 3, 2025

Facility failed to use an appropriate tool (SLUMS) to annually assess special needs related to dementia for 1 resident.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Jul 3, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 2 staff members met training requirements (Mental Health specialty training and continuing education hours).

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240Corrected Jul 3, 2025

Facility failed to obtain medications in a timely manner for 1 resident, resulting in missed doses of omeprazole and citalopram.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

The facility failed to follow criteria for nurse delegation; unlicensed staff administered eye drops, nasal spray, and topical ointment to Resident 4 without proper training or delegation.

Family assistance with medications and treatmentsWAC 388-78A-2290Corrected Jul 3, 2025

Facility failed to maintain a written plan (FAMT) for 2 sampled residents receiving medication assistance from family members.

TuberculosisWAC 388-78A-2483Corrected Jul 3, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 1 staff member completed the required TB screening test within three days of hire.

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240

The facility failed to obtain medications in a timely manner for Resident 4, resulting in missing dosages of citalopram (8 days) and omeprazole (2 days).

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140

The facility failed to document necessary services in the NSA for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident 4 and 8), including an alternate plan for hospice aide absence and safety monitoring for blood thinner side effects.

Jan 19, 2024Inspection

This letter addresses two compliance determinations: 35479 (completed 01/19/2024, no deficiencies found) and 32856 (completed 12/05/2023, deficiencies corrected).

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474-2-c
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-2
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-4
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-6
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-8
Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474-1
Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480-1
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-1
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-3
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-5
Preadmission assessmentWAC 388-78A-2060-7
Full assessment topicsWAC 388-78A-2090-6-e
Oct 26, 2023Fire

The inspection process began as 'Disapproved' on 08/01/2023 and 09/13/2023, but final follow-up on 10/26/2023 confirmed all violations were corrected.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceNFPA 25 - 5.3.1.1.2Corrected Oct 26, 2023

Sprinkler heads in kitchen cooler and freezer exceed the 5-year replacement requirement for harsh environments.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2018Corrected Oct 26, 2023

Facility unable to provide documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing.

Special RequirementsWAC 212-12-035Corrected Oct 26, 2023

Exit light in hallway near room 299 is not functional/staying on.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2018Corrected Oct 26, 2023

Multiple fire doors failed to close and latch automatically, often hanging on carpet or having malfunctioning coordinators.

Commercial Cooking SystemsIFC 904.12 2015, 2018Corrected Oct 26, 2023

Missing or improper signage on exhaust hood/system cabinet regarding protected cooking appliances.

Fire Department Connection - Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 912.7Corrected Oct 26, 2023

No documentation provided for hydrostatic testing of Fire Department Connection.

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