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Kleine Enterprises DBA the Villager LLC

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, home-like environment. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

420 1st Ave Sw, Castle Rock, WA 9861135 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and the personal attention provided by the owner. However, given the serious historical concerns regarding medication management and night-shift staffing, we strongly recommend asking for a tour during off-hours and requesting documentation on staff credentials and safety protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google
The Villager receives praise from some families for its warm, home-like environment and the patience of its staff in handling difficult residents. However, a past review raised serious concerns regarding safety protocols, medication administration, and staffing levels during night shifts. Potential families should weigh the positive reports of owner involvement against these significant historical operational concerns.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff7.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, home-like environment
  • Patient and kind staff
  • Active and involved owner
  • Clean facility

Concerns

  • Inadequate staffing levels during night shifts

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since you pride yourselves on a warm, home-like environment, how do you ensure that same level of personal attention and comfort for residents during the overnight hours?
  • 2I noticed your team is very hands-on with daily activities; could you walk me through a typical day for a resident to help us understand how they stay engaged?
  • 3Given the importance of precision with daily health needs, could you explain your current process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy for each resident?
  • 4With a smaller community of 35 residents, how does the staff-to-resident dynamic shift in the evenings to ensure everyone feels secure and supported?
  • 5We really appreciate how involved the owner is in the day-to-day operations; how does that leadership style influence the way staff handle medical concerns or urgent needs?
  • 6What specific protocols do you have in place to maintain your high standards of cleanliness and care throughout the entire 24-hour cycle?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff continues to amaze me with their patience and kindness. The facility is very clean and meals look great.

Family member of a resident · 2021★★★★★

Mindy, the owner, went above and beyond to make the entire sign-up process smooth, stress-free, and welcoming.

Client representative · 2025★★★★★

Residents are left unattended in wheelchairs without feet supports. CNA's expected to and do despense meds ,including insiln and narcotics.

Concerned observer · 2016☆☆☆☆
Source: 9 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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12deficiencies
May 30, 2025Fire

There is also a document dated 2025-07-21 indicating that all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected and the status is Approved.

Clearance From Ignition SourcesIFC 0305.1 2021

Room 2 has items within 12 inches of heater.

Open electrical terminationsIFC 603.2.2 2021

Electrical cover missing in laundry room.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021

Dining room has hole in ceiling; hole in electrical room.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2021

Room 1, 2, and 3 have items on doors; Electrical room fails to function properly.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility failed to complete fire drill on night shift of third quarter of 2024.

May 28, 2025Inspection
CleanReport

The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.

Aug 10, 2023Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 09/29/2023 found no deficiencies and confirmed that WAC 388-78A-2484, 388-78A-2484-1, and 388-78A-2484-2 had been corrected.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Aug 10, 2023

The facility failed to ensure a staff member completed the required two-step tuberculosis skin test within the mandated timeframe.

Jul 28, 2023Fire

The inspection on 07/28/2023 confirms that all violations noted during previous inspections have been corrected.

Unapproved ConditionsIFC 604.6 2018Corrected Jul 28, 2023

Panel B missing breaker or blank cover

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54ACorrected Jul 28, 2023

Facility failed to conduct fire-resistance-rated construction inspection

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2018Corrected Jul 28, 2023

Kitchen door, Room 13, and Room 11 failed to self close

Emergency Lighting Equipment Inspection and TestingIFC 1031.10 2018Corrected Jul 28, 2023

Exit signs upstairs and downstairs failed to be illuminated as required

Jun 21, 2023Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 2023-08-10 found that the deficiencies cited in 2023-06-21 were corrected, resulting in no new deficiencies.

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480Corrected Jul 5, 2023

Facility failed to ensure 3 staff members received TB testing within 3 days of employment.

Storing, securing, and accounting for medicationsWAC 388-78A-2260Corrected Jul 5, 2023

Facility failed to ensure all medications were properly stored in original containers; expired medications were found, and staff admitted to reusing bottles.

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