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Laurel Place

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and caring nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1133 E Park Ave, Port Angeles, WA 9836246 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Laurel Place is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and welcoming environment, making it a strong candidate for those seeking a supportive transition. Families should feel confident in the quality of care, though it is always wise to schedule an unannounced visit to observe the day-to-day management atmosphere firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Laurel Place is consistently praised for its warm, attentive staff and welcoming, home-like environment. Families frequently highlight the facility's ability to ease the difficult transition into assisted living, with many noting that their loved ones feel safe, cared for, and engaged in daily activities.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and caring nursing staff
  • Effective and supportive transition assistance
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Active social calendar and resident engagement

Concerns

  • Unprofessional management practices (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your active social calendar, what are some of the most popular resident activities or outings that my loved one could look forward to participating in?
  • 2I’ve heard wonderful things about your nursing staff’s attentiveness; could you share how your team typically supports new residents during the initial transition period to help them feel at home?
  • 3Since you have a smaller community of 46 residents, how does the management team stay involved and accessible to families to ensure our concerns are addressed promptly?
  • 4Given the importance of medical care, what is the protocol for handling urgent health needs or emergencies during the evening and weekend hours?
  • 5The facility is consistently described as very clean and well-maintained; what is your approach to ensuring that high standard of environment for the residents on a daily basis?
  • 6How do you keep families updated on their loved one's daily life and well-being, and what is the best way for us to communicate with the leadership team if we have questions?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is kind, considerate, and helpful. I get just the right amount of attention and assistance, not too much or too little. The food here is really good. I enjoy visiting with the staff and other residents. This feels like home now.

Resident · 2025★★★★

After two years, I'm still super happy she's in their care. I can honestly say without a doubt that they've extended her life as well as improved her quality of life. I can sleep better at night knowing Mom is in such amazing hands.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

My sister Kathy recently moved in to Laurel Place. We are very happy with her apartment, the wonderful home like facility, the excellent administrative staff and caregivers. Laurel Place provides a home like environment for those needing assistance in activities of daily life.

Resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 33 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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33deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025Inspection

A separate follow-up letter dated 01/30/2026 notes these deficiencies were corrected.; The document contains a letter of notification dated 12/16/2025 regarding the inspection results and requirements for a plan of correction.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

Facility failed to assess and determine nurse delegated tasks for 2 of 4 memory care residents, resulting in untrained medication aides administering delegated tasks.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210

Facility failed to notify resident physicians and monitor residents after medication refusals for 4 of 4 residents and missed medications for 1 of 2 sampled residents.

Resident rightsWAC 388-78A-2660

Facility failed to address and resolve resident grievances for 5 of 5 residents, leaving concerns unresolved.

Resident rightsWAC 388-78A-2660

Facility failed to address and resolve resident grievances for 5 of 5 sampled residents, relating to food quality and customization requests.

Background checks Employment Conditional hireWAC 388-78A-2468

Facility failed to ensure background checks were submitted within the first day of employment for 1 of 3 staff and failed to ensure 1 of 3 staff had three positive references before their first day worked.

Background checks Employment Nondisqualifying informationWAC 388-78A-24701

Facility failed to complete a character, competence, and suitability review for 1 of 3 staff members before allowing them to work unsupervised.

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 sampled staff received their first TB skin test within three days of employment.

Water supplyWAC 388-78A-2950

Facility failed to ensure water temperature in resident rooms met the minimum standard of 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

Feb 20, 2025Fire

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint regarding broken pipes. The facility is approved.

Admin Complaint

A sprinkler pipe in the stairwell broke for unknown reasons. The facility implemented a fire watch immediately and the system is now operational. No fire occurred, though the system activated and the fire department responded.

Jan 7, 2025Fire

COVID-19 Pandemic (ALFs) memo noted: no renewal inspection request received for the facility for 2021.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021

Activities office has multiple penetrations in ceiling and walls.

Duct and Air Transfer Openings - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 706.1 2018

Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire/smoke damper 4 year inspection.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire department connection hydrostatic test; multiple sprinkler heads in kitchen area loaded with debris.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation showing annual fire alarm inspection.

NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Facility failed to maintain 2nd floor library doors; doors failed to maintain latched when pushed open.

May 14, 2024Fire

The inspection on 05/14/2024 confirms that all violations noted during previous inspections have been corrected.

Emergency Evacuation DrillsIFC 0405.5 2018Corrected May 14, 2024

Fire drills were not conducted once per shift per quarter for the 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2023. Drills during day and swing shift must be audible alarms and cannot be simulated.

Cleaning of HoodsIFC 607.3.3 2018Corrected May 14, 2024

Facility unable to provide documentation showing hood cleaning is conducted 2 times a year.

Fire Resistance Rated ConstructionIFC 701.6 2018Corrected May 14, 2024

Facility unable to provide documentation of annual fire-resistance-rated construction inspection; 1st floor janitor's closet has penetrations in the ceiling.

Sprinkler System TestingIFC 903.5Corrected May 14, 2024

Facility missing fire department connection five-year hydrostatic test records and quarterly inspection documentation; sprinkler head in walk-in cooler is loaded with ice.

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2Corrected May 14, 2024

Fire extinguisher in elevator room was not inspected in the last 2 months.

Emergency Lighting TestIFC 1031.10.2 2018Corrected May 14, 2024

8 devices failed the 90-minute battery-powered emergency lighting test.

Exit SignsIFC 1203.2.5 2018Corrected May 14, 2024

Exit sign/emergency light combo at the back of the dining room did not illuminate when test button pressed.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80Corrected May 14, 2024

No documentation for annual fire door inspections; 2nd floor double doors by room 200 and dining room double doors do not latch.

Apr 11, 2024Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 2024-10-01 indicated these deficiencies were corrected. Allegation of resident abuse was reviewed but the finding focused on the failure to monitor skin injury.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120Corrected May 26, 2024

The facility failed to ensure staff monitored a skin injury for a resident after a fall. Despite staff documenting the resident was found on the floor, subsequent notes failed to document the significant bruising discovered on the resident's shoulder.

Feb 13, 2024Investigation

Follow-up inspection on 04/08/2024 confirmed no deficiencies and that WAC 388-78A-2660 was corrected.

Resident rightsWAC 388-78A-2660Corrected Apr 7, 2024

The facility failed to ensure staff answered a resident's call lights in a timely manner. Review showed response times as high as 99:59 minutes for one resident.

Oct 30, 2023Investigation

Letter confirms that deficiencies related to compliance determination 28982 (WAC 388-78A-2040-1) were corrected and a follow-up inspection on 10/30/2023 found no deficiencies.

Other requirementsWAC 388-78A-2040-1Corrected Oct 12, 2023

Facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 sampled staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators.

Apr 25, 2023Fire

The inspection on 01/11/2023 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status. A subsequent inspection on 04/25/2023 noted that all violations had been corrected, resulting in an 'Approved' status.

Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plan contentsIFC 404.2 2018

Facility failed to provide an emergency plan book; staff need to be trained on its location and procedures.

Abatement of Electrical HazardsIFC 604.1 2018

Electrical outlet in room 209 had a broken ground.

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance-rated construction)IFC 701.6 2018 / WAC 51-54A

Failed to provide documentation showing annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction and fire walls.

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2 2015, 2018

Failed to perform monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire AlarmsIFC 907.8 2018

Failed to provide documentation showing smoke alarms are being tested and maintained.

Carbon Monoxide Detection MaintenanceIFC 915.6 2018

Failed to provide documentation showing carbon monoxide alarms/detectors are being tested and maintained.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Failed to provide documentation of fire door annual inspections; double doors by room 200 were not closing.

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