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Florence of Seattle Arbor Heights

9850 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 9813612 bedsLicensed & Active
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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

6total
23deficiencies
Dec 8, 2025Fire
CleanReport

All violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Oct 28, 2024Investigation

A separate document (the cover letter) indicates that on 11/19/2024, a follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and WAC 388-78A-2040-1, 2040-2, and 2040 were marked as corrected.

Other requirementsWAC 388-78A-2040Corrected Nov 5, 2024

Facility failed to ensure compliance with the Washington State Patrol Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) regarding fire and life safety inspections, specifically regarding missing paperwork for sprinkler maintenance, carbon monoxide detection, and fire door inspections.

Oct 3, 2024Fire

The facility was marked 'Disapproved' on the inspection form due to missing documentation, but subsequent notations indicate items were 'Corrected'.

Emergency Evacuation DrillsIFC 405.2Corrected Oct 3, 2024

12 planned and unannounced fire drills in previous 12 months; need to conform to shift times.

Relocatable power tapsIFC 603.5Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Multi-plug in use behind washing machine; appliances must be plugged directly into receptacles.

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance-rated construction)IFC 701.6Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Required inspection paperwork not provided.

Portable fire extinguishersIFC 906.2Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Required inspection/maintenance paperwork not provided.

Carbon monoxide detectionIFC 0915.1Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Required inspection paperwork not provided.

Fire door inspection and testingNFPA 80Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Required inspection paperwork not provided.

Open electrical terminationsIFC 603.2.2Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Plug pulled from wall behind washing machine.

Application and UseIFC 603.5.2Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Daisy chain found in kitchen.

Sprinkler system testing and maintenanceIFC 903.5Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Missing annual report (2024), 5-year internal pipe testing, 5-year FDC hydro testing, and quarterly inspection reports.

Fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenanceIFC 907.8Corrected Oct 3, 2024

Missing annual report and sensitivity testing records.

Aug 16, 2024Inspection

This document is a cover letter confirming that deficiencies previously identified under compliance determination 42996 (WAC 388-78A-3100-1 and WAC 388-78A-3100-2) were corrected as verified by an on-site inspection on 08/16/2024.

WAC 388-78A-3100-1
WAC 388-78A-3100-2
Aug 28, 2023Fire

The inspection on 7/13/2023 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status. The follow-up inspection on 8/28/2023 confirmed that all violations noted during previous inspections have been corrected.

Fire ExtinguishersNFPA 10 Section 6.2.3Corrected Aug 28, 2023

Fire extinguisher located by resident room 5 had the pin pulled.

Smoke Detector SensitivityIFC 907.8.3Corrected Aug 28, 2023

Facility failed to provide documentation/paperwork showing smoke detector sensitivity testing has been performed.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80Corrected Aug 28, 2023

Facility did not provide documentation for annual fire door inspection and lacked a schedule for such inspections.

Mar 22, 2023Inspection

A follow-up inspection occurred on 05/12/2023 which found that all deficiencies had been corrected and the facility met licensing requirements.

Background checks ProcessWAC 388-78A-2464Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to ensure Washington State name and date of birth background inquiry (BGI) for 2 of 6 sampled staff were completed at time of hire.

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to ensure 2 of 6 sample staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment.

StaffWAC 388-78A-2450Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to ensure 1 of 6 sampled staff (Staff A) maintained current Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) certification.

Background checks National fingerprint background checkWAC 388-78A-24642Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to ensure national fingerprint background check (NFBC) for 3 of 6 sampled staff were completed.

Specialized training for dementiaWAC 388-78A-2510Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff (Staff E) completed specialized training for dementia.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to follow a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) by ensuring staff were fit-tested for respirator masks.

Resident rightsWAC 388-78A-2660Corrected May 6, 2023

Failed to protect the confidentiality and privacy of 5 of 5 residents by displaying a confidential list of resident names in a public location.

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