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Judson Park Retirement Community

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, well-maintained campus with scenic views. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

23600 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 9819852 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 71 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Judson Park is highly regarded for its independent living lifestyle and memory care, but families should exercise extreme caution regarding the skilled nursing and rehab units. Before committing, specifically ask for a tour of the nursing floor and observe staff response times to call lights; you may also want to request a meeting with the nursing director to discuss their medication management protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

71 reviews on Google
Judson Park Retirement Community receives high praise from long-term independent living residents who value the scenic location, strong sense of community, and diverse social activities. However, the facility faces significant, recurring criticism regarding its skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, with multiple families reporting issues with slow call-light response times, poor medication management, and inadequate communication during medical transitions.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds2.0Memory8.0Comms3.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus with scenic views
  • Active, engaging social and intellectual programs
  • Welcoming atmosphere for independent living residents
  • Effective short-term rehabilitation for some patients

Concerns

  • Slow or ignored call light response times (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor medication management and discharge documentation (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate nursing care and lack of responsiveness in skilled nursing (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Staffing issues and perceived lack of compassion in rehab (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that resident and family input to improve your daily operations?
  • 2Given the beautiful campus and active social calendar, what are some of the most popular activities residents are participating in right now?
  • 3When a resident uses their call light, what is the typical process for ensuring they receive assistance in a timely manner?
  • 4Could you walk me through your current process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy for residents?
  • 5How does your nursing team coordinate with families regarding discharge planning and medical documentation to ensure a smooth transition?
  • 6What steps are you taking to ensure that residents in skilled nursing receive consistent, compassionate care throughout the day and night?

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Key Review Excerpts

The aides and/or nurses at Judson Park will sometimes ignore a call light if the resident has 'annoyed' them. I've been witness to people peeing themselves and walking around with wet pants.

Family member · 2019☆☆☆☆

Discharge medication list did not match medications given at facility and missing medication all together. Very unprofessional and not to mention dangerous.

Family member · 2023☆☆☆☆

My husband came home today after spending 4 weeks at the Rehab... When he first arrived, he couldn't stand without 2-person assistance. They started working with him and he now walks with his walker independently.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2024★★★★★
Source: 71 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

6total
33deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026Fire

Initial inspection on 10/08/2025 was 'Disapproved'. Follow-up inspection on 01/13/2026 confirmed all violations corrected and status changed to 'Approved'.

Open electrical terminationsIFC 603.2.2, 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

Kitchen's electrical box has open area, exposing internal wires.

Inspection and Maintenance of fire-resistance-rated assembliesIFC 705.2 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

Annual report does not show all required fire rated doors on the floors have been inspected.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

The double doors by room 218 would not self latch when tested.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

Missing floors and missing dampers found on buildings as-built plans.

Exit SignsIFC 1013.1 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

Exit sign in kitchen next to back door would not come on when tested.

Chute Discharge ProtectionIFC 1103.4.9.5 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

Trash chute in boiler room past due for testing and will not self-latch; facility needs to document location and monthly inspections.

Sprinkler systems testing and maintenanceIFC 903.5 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

No 5-Year FDC Hydro testing documentation provided; painted sprinkler heads found in memory care area.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021Corrected Jan 13, 2026

Report for 9/24/2025 has deficiencies found on report.

Oct 22, 2025Inspection
CleanReport

The inspection resulted in no deficiencies.

Sep 30, 2024Fire

Report dated 09/30/2024 states all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Abatement of Electrical HazardsIFC 603.2 2021

AC unit plugged into a power strip in Resident room 218.

Power SupplyIFC 603.9.2 2021Corrected Jul 8, 2024

Nurses office in Memory Care had a heater plugged into a power strip.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Unable to provide documentation for annual sprinkler report, 4th quarter sprinkler report, 3 year full flow trip test, and forward flow.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Unable to provide documentation for current hood suppression servicing.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Unable to provide record of annual inspection for fire alarm system.

InstallationIFC 1203.1.3 2021

Generator does not have an emergency stop switch.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021

Unable to provide record of annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs.

Unobstructed and UnobscuredIFC 906.6 2021

Fire extinguishers blocked: Class K in kitchen and kitchen by suppression pull station.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2021

Unable to provide documentation showing annual servicing of the emergency generator in the last 12 months.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Elevator door by fitness room (2nd floor) and Living room door #30099235 (Memory Care) did not close/latch properly.

Hangers and BracketsIFC 906.7 2021

Fire extinguisher in Elevator equipment room is not properly mounted.

Circuit Identification and AccessibilityNFPA 72 10.6.5.2

No lockout device on fire alarm circuit breaker in the electrical room (Memory Care).

Apr 25, 2024Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 2024-07-02 indicated these deficiencies were corrected.; The document includes a Plan/Attestation Statement signed by the administrator on 5/3/24.

General design requirements for memory careWAC 388-78A-2381Corrected May 3, 2024

Failed to provide an outdoor area protected from rain for 13 memory care residents.

Electronic monitoring equipmentWAC 388-78A-2680Corrected May 3, 2024

Failed to prevent video recording in the bistro dining area where residents gather.

Safety of the built environmentWAC 388-78A-2703

Two doors providing access to the secured memory care outdoor courtyard were locked from the outside, preventing residents from independently re-entering the facility without staff assistance.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Apr 10, 2024

1 of 7 sampled kitchen staff failed to maintain a current food handler's card.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected May 24, 2024

Failed to complete Washington state name and date of birth background inquiry every two years for 2 of 5 sampled staff.

VentilationWAC 388-78A-3000Corrected May 3, 2024

Failed to provide a sixteen-mesh screen on 1 of 2 operable windows in the memory care unit.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected May 30, 2024

Failed to ensure 3 of 3 sampled care staff completed all required continuing education training; failed to ensure one staff member maintained a valid first aid card.

Safety of the built environmentWAC 388-78A-2703Corrected May 3, 2024

Failed to ensure doors leading to the secured memory care courtyard allowed residents free access, effectively locking them out.

Apr 24, 2024Investigation

A separate follow-up inspection letter indicates that the deficiency (WAC 388-78A-2210-1-b) was confirmed as corrected on 05/29/2024.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected May 24, 2024

Facility failed to validate and follow physician orders for medication administration, leading to drastic, unverified dosage changes for a resident, resulting in cognitive decline and lethargy.

Sep 28, 2023Fire

The inspection on 07/24/2023 was 'Disapproved'. A follow-up inspection on 09/28/2023 noted all previous violations had been corrected.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1Corrected Sep 28, 2023

Facility unable to provide documentation for their last fire/smoke damper testing.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80Corrected Sep 28, 2023

Fire doors in Memory Care (Clean Linen, Soiled Linen, and Electrical room L415) have been modified.

Owner's Responsibility / Fire-resistance-rated constructionIFC 701.6Corrected Sep 28, 2023

Facility unable to provide record of annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs for all fire-resistant-rated construction.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1Corrected Sep 28, 2023

The Air lock room has a penetration in the wall.

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