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Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, modern, and clean facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

3607 169th St Ne, Arlington, WA 98223109 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 69 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Fields Senior Living offers a beautiful, modern environment that many families find very welcoming. However, given the specific complaints regarding meal quality and occasional lapses in care communication, we strongly recommend visiting during a mealtime to observe the dining experience firsthand and asking management specifically about their staff retention and training protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

69 reviews on Google
Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point is widely praised for its modern, clean, and hotel-like facility design, with many families noting the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. However, there are significant, recurring concerns regarding the quality and consistency of the dining program and reports of occasional neglect or poor communication in care management. Prospective families should weigh the high aesthetic appeal and community activities against these specific operational complaints.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff8.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory5.0Comms5.0Value6.0

Strengths

  • Beautiful, modern, and clean facility
  • Warm and welcoming staff
  • Active social environment and community events
  • Convenient location near local amenities

Concerns

  • Poor food quality, bland taste, and inconsistent meal service (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • High staff turnover and potential understaffing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Communication issues regarding tours and resident care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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11 reviews posted between Sep 3, 2023Sep 9, 2023 · 11 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

25%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about how warm and welcoming the staff is here; how do you foster that sense of community among the team?
  • 2Since the facility is so modern and beautiful, could you show us the common areas where residents typically gather for social events?
  • 3What does a typical weekly calendar of activities look like to ensure residents stay engaged with the local Smokey Point community?
  • 4We want to make sure the dining experience is something they look forward to; could you tell us more about the menu variety and how much input residents have on meal flavors?
  • 5How is the meal service structured throughout the day to ensure everyone receives consistent service?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for getting care to a resident?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Mother & Father have been at Fields since 3/2022. The facility is beautiful and well maintained by the staff. The staff & management are all very welcoming and accommodating. It is very family oriented.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

For dinner tonight my Mom had a hot dog on a piece of white bread. (They ran out of buns) The amount of money they pay for this place is crazy to have meals that are served like this. This is just one example. Many meals are horrible.

Resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆

The facility is beautiful, the furniture seems high quality and well taken care of, and the grounds are nice, but that unfortunately is where the positive ends. I toured this facility a few months ago when my grandmother was in the hospital; when we arrived for our tour no one knew that we were coming.

Prospective family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 69 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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66deficiencies
May 13, 2026Investigation

The complaint investigation was triggered by an unwitnessed fall with injury (Intake ID: 216362). The deficiency was noted as corrected by the exit conference.

Service agreement planningWAC 388-78A-2130Corrected May 13, 2026

The facility failed to update the named resident's negotiated service agreement (NSA) with fall interventions in a timely manner.

Feb 23, 2026Fire

The facility was initially disapproved on 12/01/2025 and 01/08/2026. The inspection on 02/23/2026 confirmed that all previous violations had been corrected.

CleaningIFC 606.3.3Corrected Jan 8, 2026

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

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5Corrected Jan 8, 2026

3 sprinkler heads in laundry were loaded with lint.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8Corrected Jan 8, 2026

Annual fire alarm inspection report had uncorrected deficiencies; power breakers #34 in AL3F and #7 in AL2E were missing locking devices.

Fire DrillsN/ACorrected Jan 8, 2026

Missing documentation for numerous scheduled fire drills across three shifts throughout the year.

ListingIFC 0603.5.1Corrected Jan 8, 2026

Multi-plug adapter in room 224 could not be verified as listed under UL 498A.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2Corrected Jan 8, 2026

Resident room 111 fire door was blocked open by a wedge.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2Corrected Jan 8, 2026

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

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2Corrected Jan 8, 2026

K-Type kitchen fire extinguisher was missing its service tag.

Power TestIFC 1031.10.2Corrected Jan 8, 2026

Unable to provide documentation for the annual 90-minute power test for emergency lights.

Jan 20, 2026Investigation

A separate follow-up letter dated 03/04/2026 confirms that the facility was found to have no deficiencies during a subsequent inspection on 03/04/2026.

Other requirementsWAC 388-78A-2040Corrected Feb 8, 2026

The facility failed to meet fire and life safety requirements established by the State Fire Marshal, including failing an initial inspection on 12/01/2025 and a re-inspection on 01/08/2026 with two fire safety violations.

Jan 8, 2026Fire

Inspection on 12/01/2025 resulted in multiple violations (multi-plug adapters, missing hood cleaning records, blocked fire doors, dirty sprinkler heads, missing suppression service records, missing fire extinguisher tags, fire alarm deficiencies, and missing fire drill records). Follow-up on 01/08/2026 indicates most items were corrected, but fire alarm inspection deficiencies and emergency lighting test documentation remain outstanding.

Emergency lighting power testIFC 1031.10.2

Facility unable to provide documentation for the annual 90-minute power test for emergency lights.

Fire alarm inspection and testingIFC 907.8

Annual fire alarm inspection report contains unresolved deficiencies.

Nov 4, 2025Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 12/30/2025 found no deficiencies. A separate allegation regarding lack of a qualified administrator was reviewed and determined to be compliant.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120Corrected Dec 19, 2025

The facility failed to monitor a resident in accordance with their negotiated service agreement, as a staff member disabled the resident's call alert/motion detector for personal convenience, resulting in the resident being unsupervised.

Reporting abuse and neglectWAC 388-78A-2630Corrected Dec 19, 2025

The facility failed to report to the department's Complaint Resolution Unit that a resident had an unwitnessed fall with injury.

Oct 31, 2025Inspection

There is a related letter dated 12/30/2025 referencing compliance determination 70684, which states that deficiencies were corrected.; Some deficiencies are noted as uncorrected from a previous 08/27/2025 citation.; Facility failed to ensure food handler certification for multiple staff members.; The facility was understaffed/transitioning in office management and lacked consistent nursing support for testing during the period of non-compliance.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Dec 15, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 staff had required training, including Orientation and Safety (ORSA), CPR, First Aid, and facility orientation.

Background checks Employment Nondisqualifying informationWAC 388-78A-24701Corrected Dec 15, 2025

Facility failed to complete a character, competence and suitability (CCS) review for 1 of 2 staff with reported criminal information.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Oct 11, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 5 of 6 staff completed required training (CPR, First Aid, Continuing Education, facility orientation) prior to providing care.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Oct 11, 2025

Facility failed to maintain a clean kitchen environment, functional dishwasher, and ensure 6 of 8 staff had current food worker cards.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Dec 15, 2025

Facility dishwashing machine was not functioning properly (inoperable gauge, temperature issues); 2 of 5 staff lacked current food worker cards from approved providers.

Background checks Employment Nondisqualifying informationWAC 388-78A-24701Corrected Oct 11, 2025

Facility failed to complete character, competence and suitability (CCS) reviews for 2 staff with reported criminal information prior to them providing care.

National fingerprint background checkWAC 388-78A-2470

Facility failed to complete a national fingerprint background check for 1 of 4 staff.

Full assessment topicsWAC 388-78A-2090

Facility failed to complete a full assessment for 1 of 4 residents within 14 days of move-in.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150

Facility failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement was signed annually for 1 of 6 residents.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

Medication technician provided insulin without documentation of required nurse delegation core diabetes training.

Hot Water TemperatureCorrected Oct 11, 2025

Hot water temperatures in common bathrooms were measured below recommended levels (85.0°F to 90.1°F). The facility identified a faulty recirculation pump requiring replacement.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Oct 11, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 sampled staff were screened for Tuberculosis within three days of hire.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 6 staff were screened for TB with required two-step skin testing documentation.

Ongoing assessmentsWAC 388-78A-2100

Facility failed to complete a full assessment including life enrichment for 7 of 10 residents, leaving assessment sections blank.

Service agreement planningWAC 388-78A-2130

Facility failed to complete an initial Negotiated Service Agreement within 30 days for 2 of 4 residents.

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300

Menus were not reviewed or approved by a registered dietitian for 4 of 4 weekly food menus.

Disclosure of servicesWAC 388-78A-2710

Facility failed to have required licensed nursing staff (LPN/RN) on-site or available as disclosed, resulting in no nursing oversight.

Reporting fires and incidentsWAC 388-78A-2650

Facility failed to report a flood incident in the memory care unit to the department.

Water supplyWAC 388-78A-2950

Common bathroom sink water temperatures were not maintained within the required 105 F to 120 F range.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2462Corrected Oct 11, 2025

Facility failed to complete Washington State name/DOB checks for 2 staff and national fingerprint checks for 1 staff member.

Oct 31, 2025Enforcement
$1,700.00Report

Letter confirms imposition of civil fines totaling $1,700.00 for uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on August 27, 2025.

Tuberculosis—Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484 (1)

Failed to ensure three staff members were screened for tuberculosis with required initial and second skin tests.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(a)(d)(e)(3)

Failed to ensure five staff members completed required training (ORSA, CPR, First Aid, facility orientation) prior to providing care.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305 (1)

Failed to ensure one facility dishwashing machine was functioning properly.

Background checks—Who is required to haveWAC 388-78A-2462 (2)(a)(b)

Failed to complete a national fingerprint background check for one staff member.

Background checks—Employment—Nondisqualifying informationWAC 388-78A-24701 (1)

Failed to ensure one staff member with criminal information had a character, competence, and suitability (CCS) review completed.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305 (2)

Failed to ensure two staff members had a current food worker card.

Feb 27, 2025Investigation

Includes follow-up inspection letter dated 04/01/2025 stating no further deficiencies found.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210 (2)(b)Corrected Feb 27, 2025

Facility failed to correctly administer medications, including a missed dose of antiseizure medication, administration of an incorrect eye drop, and improper administration of a discontinued blood thinner.

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240Corrected Feb 27, 2025

Facility failed to obtain prescribed pain medication for one resident, resulting in seven consecutive missed doses.

Reporting significant change in a resident's conditionWAC 388-78A-2640 (1)(a)(b)Corrected Feb 27, 2025

Facility failed to notify the resident's physician when the resident was relocated to a hospital following a medical emergency/change in condition.

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