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Public Google reviewers rate Fairwinds Redmond highly. Reviewers highlight: attentive and professional management team, warm, welcoming community atmosphere. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Fairwinds Redmond is widely praised for its welcoming, attentive staff and well-maintained, attractive grounds. While many families highlight the strong sense of community and helpful management during the transition process, there are recurring concerns regarding the quality and consistency of the dining program. Overall, it is viewed as a high-quality facility, though some residents and families find the mandatory meal plans and food service standards to be areas for improvement.
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“We chose FWR for our Mom because Krysta and the staff went out of their way to find the best apt and welcome her to the facility. Even after moving in they have shown her above average attention.”
“The biggest issue is the food. The food has been mediocre at best for my mom and it does not seem to be getting any better. Wait times for service/food orders plus food readiness also seem long.”
“What could have been an overwhelming and emotional process of finding a safe and comfortable place for our mom was made organized, clear, and genuinely compassionate because of their care and professionalism.”
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Includes consolidated findings from inspections on 04/22/2026 and 06/15/2026. The status is marked as Disapproved.
3 extension cords utilized as permanent wiring in room 121 and one in the Health and Wellness office.
Annual fire door inspection completed with deficiencies; doors need repair.
Fire rated door from the 1st floor laundry room near 151 would not close and latch from a fully open position.
Multi-plug adapter in room 121 unable to be verified as listed under UL 498A.
Facility unable to provide documentation for 4-year inspection; two dampers pending repair.
Oxygen cylinder in room 303 was not properly secured.
The inspection report dated 2026-04-20 confirms that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.; Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after: 09/04/2025.
Missing annual/monthly reports and smoke detectors covered in rooms 345, 245, 145.
Facility not performing monthly 30-minute load test; vendor needs to perform 4-hour load test.
Fire/smoke damper inspection has not been performed and documented.
Required restraining device found not attached to gas-fueled cooking appliances in kitchen.
Open junction box and open fuse sections/missing internal covers on electrical panels in kitchen.
Missing semi-annual servicing paperwork; hood report showed deficiencies; grease found in nozzles; commercial pizza ovens in lobby lack hood/suppression.
Multiple missing receptacle covers on 2nd and 3rd floors.
Annual report shows 3 deficiencies and 2 units not tested.
Missing semi-annual service documentation, grease buildup on nozzles, and commercial pizza oven lacking required suppression/hood system.
Various unsealed penetrations in A/C rooms and laundry areas; missing dry wall in north 3rd floor A/C room.
Smoke detector sensitivity report not provided.
Blocked egress on west 1st floor stairwell by room 158.
Multiple doors throughout the facility fail to latch automatically.
Annual 90-minute power test had not been performed and documented.
Carbon monoxide alarms and detectors need to be tested, maintained and documented on a monthly schedule.
Unauthorized multi-plug use in room 121 and Health Wellness Directors office.
There is also a cover letter provided dated 12/22/2025 stating that a follow-up inspection on 12/22/2025 found these specific deficiencies were corrected.; The document states that the deficiency regarding WAC 388-78A-2305 was corrected by the exit conference. The facility is required to submit a plan of correction for deficiencies listed in the enclosed (but not provided) report, but not for this consultation deficiency.
Facility failed to submit the Washington state name and date of birth background inquiry for 1 of 4 sampled staff within one business day after their start date.
Two culinary staff (Staff H and Staff I) had expired food worker cards. They completed the training on 10/22/2025 during the inspection.
Facility failed to secure 4 doors (beauty salon, elevator mechanical room, and 2 pool access doors), ensure first-aid supplies were readily available and accessible, and maintain water supplies for emergencies.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 7 residents received medications as prescribed. Staff did not measure the prescribed amounts of Diclofenac Sodium gel as required.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 sampled staff completed an initial skin test for Tuberculosis within three days of hire.
Facility status marked as 'Disapproved'. Inspection report includes findings from both March 2025 and August 2025.
Missing 5-year internal pipe test, 3-year dry system trip test, annual forward flow test, and quarterly inspection reports; deficiency noted on 9/18/2024 report.
Failure to perform/document monthly 30-minute full load tests and diesel fuel testing.
Missing records of semi-annual hood cleaning; heavy grease buildup observed; hood cleaning frequency needs adjustment from 6 to 3 months.
Multiple unsealed penetrations found in A/C rooms and ceilings across various floors; missing drywall in north 3rd floor A/C room.
Blocked egress on west 1st floor stairwell by room 158.
Missing receptacle covers in west 2nd floor electrical room, north 3rd floor electrical room by room 310, north 3rd floor cable room by room 320, and north 3rd floor across from laundry room.
Multiple fire doors throughout facility failing to latch automatically.
Missing documentation of fire-rated construction locations, testing, and repairs.
Fire/smoke damper inspections not performed or documented.
Required restraining device not attached to gas-fueled cooking appliances in kitchen.
Annual report dated 9/17/2025 showed deficiencies and untested units.
No documentation of monthly testing for CO alarms and detectors.
Multi-plugs found in north 1st floor room 121 and west 1st floor Health Wellness Directors office.
Missing semi-annual servicing records; grease in nozzles; commercial pizza ovens in lobby lack hood/suppression system.
Smoke detector sensitivity report not provided.
Open junction box in electrical room next to Book Nook on north 1st floor; electrical panel in kitchen missing inside fuse box.
Annual 90-minute battery power test for emergency lighting not performed/documented.
Facility status: Disapproved.; Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after: 04/24/2025.
Multi-plug found north 1st floor in room 121 and west 1st floor in Health Wellness Directors office.
Missing semi-annual servicing paperwork; grease in nozzles; commercial pizza ovens in lobby lack required hood or suppression system.
Open junction box in electrical room next to Book Nook; kitchen electrical panel has open fuse sections and missing inside fuse box.
Multiple penetrations found in A/C rooms and service areas; missing dry wall in north 3rd floor A/C room.
Missing receptacle covers in multiple locations (west 2nd floor main electrical room, north 3rd floor electrical room by room 310, north 3rd floor cable room by room 320, north 3rd across from laundry).
Missing annual report and single station alarm test; smoke detectors found covered in rooms 345, 245, 145.
Annual 90-minute emergency lighting power test not performed/documented.
Missing emergency/standby power system documentation (annual report, weekly logs, monthly load tests, diesel fuel testing).
Required restraining device found not attached to gas-fueled cooking appliances in kitchen.
Blocked egress on west 1st floor stairwell by room 158.
Inspection and testing not performed/documented.
Multiple fire doors not latching (by 350, 230, pool table, 131, 241, stairwell by 365, stairwell across 231, electrical door 150).
Facility received multiple 'Disapproved' inspection statuses across multiple dates covering 2025 and 2026.; Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 04/24/2025.
Fire/smoke damper inspection not performed and documented.
Missing documentation for fire/smoke damper inspections.
Multiple missing electrical receptacle covers.
Missing documentation for diesel fuel testing and 4-hour load tests; inconsistencies in recorded hours.
Missing semi-annual service documentation; grease observed on nozzles; commercial pizza ovens in bistro lack hood or suppression system.
Improper use of multi-plug adapters in various facility locations.
Missing hood cleaning documentation and heavy grease buildup observed; frequency needs adjustment.
Restraining devices not attached to gas-fueled cooking appliances.
No documentation of fire-rated construction inventory or inspections.
Blocked egress on west 1st floor stairwell.
No evidence of established monthly testing schedule for CO detectors.
Annual 90-minute emergency lighting power test not performed and documented.
Missing annual report and monthly test logs; smoke detectors found covered in rooms 345, 245, 145.
Open junctions and electrical panels missing inside fuse box covers.
Numerous unsealed penetrations found in walls and ceilings throughout the facility.
Fire panel not replaced and falling into trouble; recurring issues with inspection reports.
Missing annual service report, weekly inspection logs, monthly 30-minute full load test records, and diesel fuel testing documentation.
Multiple fire doors throughout the facility fail to latch automatically.
Missing or failed smoke detector sensitivity reports.
Annual 90-minute emergency lighting power test not documented.
Missing semi-annual servicing reports; commercial ovens found without hood or suppression systems.
Missing various required sprinkler system certifications (5-year, 3-year, flow tests).
Complaint #165677 regarding fire alarm system communication failure. The inspection confirmed the issue was resolved via installation of a cellular communicator.
On 2/10/2025, it was reported that the fire panel was not connecting to the dispatch system to automatically call 911 when alarms sounded. A 24/7 fire watch was initiated. By 2/17/2025, a cellular communicator was installed and confirmed to be working in place of the faulty dialer. No IFC violations were observed during the inspection.
Letter references previous compliance determination 43736 with a completion date of 07/03/2024.
Facility failed to do a one-step TB test within three days of hire for the Plant Operations Supervisor.
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