Harbor Place at Cottesmore
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight clean, well-maintained facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
While many residents report a high quality of life and clean environment, the recent, serious allegations regarding staff qualifications and resident safety are concerning. We strongly recommend that you request a copy of the most recent state survey report and specifically ask management how they address staffing and medical documentation oversight.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
18 reviews on Google“Harbor Place at Cottesmore receives strong praise from many long-term residents and their families for its clean environment, professional nursing staff, and welcoming atmosphere. However, there are serious, recent allegations regarding staffing qualifications and resident safety that prospective families should investigate thoroughly. While many reviewers highlight a high quality of life and community engagement, the discrepancy between long-term satisfaction and recent critical concerns warrants careful due diligence.”
Quality Themes
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- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Professional and caring nursing staff
- Strong sense of community and social engagement
- Convenient location near medical and retail services
Concerns
- Allegations of unqualified personnel and poor resident care outcomes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the sense of community here; what are some of the favorite social activities or group outings that residents participate in?
- 2Since the facility is so conveniently located near medical and retail services, how often do staff members assist residents with errands or doctor appointments?
- 3The facility looks incredibly clean and well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident rooms stay in top shape?
- 4We want to ensure our loved one is in good hands; could you tell us more about the training and credentials of your nursing staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for contacting physicians and notifying the family?
- 6I noticed you are active in responding to feedback from the community; how does the management team use resident or family suggestions to improve daily operations?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff has always been consistently top rated - so knowledgeable, professional, and caring. They truly take pride in their work and ensure each resident's needs are met.”
“It is very clean and well kept without the odor so common to many senior facilities.”
“If you don’t care about your family members bring them here ! They hire unqualified personnel, 6 people have died in the past 6months as of 09/28/2025.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Aug 4, 2025Inspection
There is a separate follow-up letter dated 09/29/2025 stating that the deficiencies listed in compliance determination 63189 and 66298 were corrected.; Plan of correction indicates a correction date of Sept 18, 25 (2025-09-18) signed on 8-14-25.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 sampled staff had a background check authorization form submitted within one business day of hire.
Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 sampled staff working for more than two years had valid background checks every two years.
Facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 sampled staff were screened/tested for TB within three days of hire.
Facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 sampled staff and 6 of 6 expanded sampled staff maintained a valid CPR and First Aid card.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 sampled staff (CNA) completed 12 hours of annual continuing education.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 sampled staff obtained Home Care Aide certification within 200 days of hire.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 sampled staff obtained Home Care Aide certification within 200 days of hire.
The facility failed to ensure a resident (R7) was delegated by a Registered Nurse for the administration of medications by staff, despite the resident receiving nurse delegation services.
The facility failed to ensure two residents received medications as prescribed: R3 did not receive blood pressure monitoring required for a medication, received incorrect doses for 9 days, and R7 lacked blood pressure documentation required for medication administration.
May 4, 2023Fire
The inspection on 03/14/2023 was 'Disapproved'. The subsequent visit on 05/04/2023 confirmed previous violations were corrected and noted that maintenance staff are working on fire-resistance-rated inventory for completion by December 2023. Backflow system forward flow testing is also due by December 2023.
Facility failed to conduct annual inspection/repairs of fire-resistance-rated construction; unprotected through-penetration found in fire-rated wall above first-floor corridor doors.
Broken self-closer found on fire-rated door opening to kitchen.
Unable to provide test documentation for fire/smoke damper inspection and testing in the last four years.
Unable to provide documentation showing annual servicing of the fire alarm system in the past 12 months.
—Fire
An inspection on 02/27/2025 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status. A subsequent inspection on 08/14/2025 noted that all violations from previous related inspections have been corrected.
Unable to provide record showing that fire doors have been annually inspected, tested and repaired in the past 12 months.
No 5-year hydro testing of the fire sprinkler system performed in the last 5 years.
Exit signs in corridors and stairwells are significantly dim and fail to be fully illuminated on normal power.
Unable to provide documentation showing that diesel fuel is in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations; no fuel sample report available.
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