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Fred Lind Manor

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, welcoming community atmosphere. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1802 17th Ave, Stevens · Seattle, WA 9812290 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Fred Lind Manor offers a vibrant, community-focused environment with excellent leadership and social programming that families often praise. However, because older reviews raised concerns about staffing levels and aging infrastructure, we recommend scheduling a tour specifically to observe staff-to-resident interactions and to inquire about the current status of building maintenance and care support.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
Fred Lind Manor is generally praised for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere and strong leadership, with residents and visitors frequently highlighting the community's festive events and pleasant environment. While some reviewers appreciate the recent facility updates and staff dedication, past concerns have been raised regarding the aging infrastructure and the adequacy of nursing support for residents requiring higher levels of care.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff8.0Clean8.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, welcoming community atmosphere
  • Strong, professional leadership
  • Engaging community events and celebrations
  • Attractive, well-maintained living spaces

Concerns

  • Inadequate or sparse nursing/care staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Aging infrastructure and building maintenance issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

57%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about the warm and welcoming atmosphere here; what are some of the favorite community celebrations or events that residents look forward to most?
  • 2Since the living spaces are so well-maintained and attractive, could you show us how a resident's personal space is customized to feel like home?
  • 3With the leadership team being so highly regarded, how do they work closely with families to ensure we are all on the same page regarding care updates?
  • 4What is the protocol for medical care and responding to emergencies during the overnight hours?
  • 5How do you ensure there is always enough nursing and care staff available to provide attentive support, especially during busier times of the day?
  • 6Are there any upcoming building improvements or maintenance plans in place to ensure the facility stays as beautiful as it is today?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff and nurses are available as needed. The food is not that bad. Mom and I especially love the salad bar. Her appartment is lovely.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

The room was Festive, the food Terrific, and the Wonderful staff went out of their way to give us all a down-home feeling of being an extended family.

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

Asa is a reliable, thoughtful and get-things-done kind of leader. I recommend this community if you are looking for a nice independent living place to be with good, kind people surrounding you.

Independent living visitor · 2024★★★★★
Source: 14 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

14total
66deficiencies
Jun 17, 2026Enforcement
$1,100.00Report

Letter details total civil fines of $1,100.00. Deficiencies listed were noted as uncorrected from previous inspections.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210 (1)(b)(2)(a)

The licensee failed to develop and implement systems to support safe medication service, resulting in one resident receiving medication outside of parameters.

PetsWAC 388-78A-2620 (2)(a)(b)

Three pets were not current with required vaccinations or certified to be free of diseases transmissible to humans, placing 80 residents at risk of exposure.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140 (1)(a)(ii)(2)(a)(b)(5)

The licensee failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) contained information necessary to meet the care needs for one resident, placing them at risk.

Sep 2, 2025Enforcement
$300.00Report

This is a recurring deficiency previously cited on April 12, 2023, and June 15, 2023. Civil fine of $300.00 imposed.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140 (1)(a)(c)(d)

The licensee failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) contained a plan and interventions to monitor one resident who had an indwelling catheter.

Sep 2, 2025Investigation

The document identifies this as a recurring deficiency previously cited on 04/12/2023 and 06/15/2023. Additional documentation provided in the packet mentions an investigation into allegations regarding resident psychological support and POA conduct, which were found to have no regulation violations.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140Corrected Oct 17, 2025

Facility failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) contained a plan and interventions to monitor a resident with an indwelling catheter, placing the resident at risk of harm.

Dec 26, 2024Inspection

This letter confirms that the facility had no deficiencies during the follow-up inspection on 12/26/2024.; Deficiencies include recurring issues cited previously on 04/12/2023 and 06/15/2024.; Plan of correction signed by Administrator Mari Hamill on 09/16/2024 with a target correction date of 10/06/2024.; The inspection report notes this is a recurring deficiency previously cited on 10/19/2023, 12/22/2023, and 02/27/2024.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150-1

Deficiency corrected

Water supplyWAC 388-78A-2950-6

Deficiency corrected

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300-2-a-iii

Deficiency corrected

PetsWAC 388-78A-2620Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Failed to ensure 2 of 3 sampled pets remained current with required vaccinations.

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Failed to keep kitchen clean/sanitary, store food properly, monitor food temps, and lack of a dietitian-approved dietary manual.

Background checks - Washington stateWAC 388-78A-2462Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 new staff completed required background check prior to working, and failed to ensure 2 of 4 sampled staff updated background checks after 2 years.

Specialized training for mental illnessWAC 388-78A-2500Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 sampled caregivers received specialized mental health training.

Tuberculosis screeningWAC 388-78A-2480

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 new staff were screened for TB within three days of employment.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150-2

Deficiency corrected

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300-2-a-ii

Deficiency corrected

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to obtain signatures on Service Plans for 7 of 7 sampled residents.

Water supplyWAC 388-78A-2950Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Failed to maintain water temperatures between 105 and 120 degrees F; temperatures found as high as 136.2 degrees F.

Staff orientation and trainingWAC 388-78A-2450Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 new staff received orientation prior to working with residents.

Background checks - National fingerprintWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 sampled staff completed national fingerprint background checks.

Specialized training for dementiaWAC 388-78A-2510Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 sampled caregivers received specialized dementia training.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730Corrected Oct 6, 2024

Facility failed to maintain/post a Medical Testing Site Waiver (MTSW/CLIA) certificate, failed to maintain documentation of staff medical clearance/fit-testing for respirators, and failed to post the previous full inspection report for residents.

Oct 29, 2024Enforcement
$1,100.00Report

This letter serves as formal notice of civil fines totaling $1,100.00 for uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on August 22, 2024.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150 (1)(2)

Failed to obtain signatures on Service Plans for seven residents and/or their representatives.

Water supplyWAC 388-78A-2950 (6)

Failed to ensure hot water boiler maintained a temperature between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, putting 44 residents at risk of scalding.

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300 (2)(a)(ii)(iii)

Failed to ensure dietary manual and menu items were approved by a registered dietician and reviewed every five years.

Aug 22, 2024Enforcement
$1,000.00Report

Total civil fines of $1,000.00 imposed ($300 for WAC 388-78A-2150 and $700 for WAC 388-78A-2730). Both citations are noted as recurring deficiencies.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150(1)(2)

The licensee failed to obtain signatures on the Service Plans (equivalent to Negotiated Service Agreement) for seven residents.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730(1)(a)(b)(2)(b)(iii)

The licensee failed to maintain a Medical Testing Site Waiver/CLIA waiver certificate, failed to ensure two staff had medical clearance for fit-testing, four staff were fit-tested for respirator masks, and failed to ensure a copy of the results of the previous inspection were posted for residents and resident representatives to view.

Apr 26, 2024Investigation

The document is a cover letter confirming that previous deficiencies regarding WAC 388-78A-2730-1-b (Compliance Determination 40280 and 36991) have been corrected and the facility currently meets licensing requirements.; The medication administration deficiency was noted as a recurring issue from 05/01/2021 and 12/17/2021.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730-1-b
Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730

The facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP). Staff were not provided with fit-testing for respirators (such as N95 masks), and the facility lacked required medical evaluations and documentation for health care workers.

Administration of Medication

The facility failed to timely add a physician's order for triamcinolone 0.1% cream to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and failed to contact the prescribing physician when the medication was delivered without a faxed order.

Dec 22, 2023Enforcement
$400.00Report

This letter serves as formal notice of a $400.00 civil fine. This was an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on October 19, 2023.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730(1)(b)

The facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) ensuring care staff were medically evaluated and fit-tested for respiratory masks.

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