Madison Avenue Retirement Center
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 10 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly recommended for its proactive communication and compassionate care team, which provides significant peace of mind for families. Because the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, we suggest scheduling a tour to observe the daily interaction between staff and residents to ensure it aligns with your specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
10 reviews on Google“Madison Avenue Retirement Center (often referred to as Madison House) is highly regarded by families for its compassionate and attentive care staff. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for its welcoming environment, effective communication with families, and high-quality staff who are described as kind and professional.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate and attentive care staff
- Strong communication with families
- Clean and well-maintained living spaces
- Professional and organized management
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since your team is so responsive to online feedback, what is the best way for us to communicate our loved one's needs or concerns once they move in?
- 2With only 33 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and keep daily activities engaging for such a close-knit group?
- 3We noticed the facility is consistently praised for being clean and well-maintained; how do you manage the housekeeping schedule to ensure residents' living spaces stay comfortable?
- 4Given your reputation for compassionate and attentive care, how do you ensure that staff members build meaningful personal relationships with each individual resident?
- 5How does your management team handle medical emergencies or changes in health status to ensure families are kept fully informed?
- 6What opportunities do you provide for family members to stay involved in the day-to-day life and social events here at Madison Avenue?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff reach out to us when they are concerned so that we can all come up with a plan for her well-being. We do not worry when we are away from the area as we know she is in caring hands.”
“Each person that helped us through this process was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and caring - and took time to learn about my Dad, our family, and most importantly how to best care for him and his needs.”
“The med-techs and caregivers are always working hard at keeping our mom's place clean, sanitary and cheerful.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Jul 23, 2025Fire10Report
Initial inspection on 07/23/2025 resulted in disapproval. Follow-up inspection on 09/23/2025 resulted in approval.
Mechanical room located in activity office has combustible storage.
Gas line behind oven not capped; 4 burner stove not secured to wall.
No annual fire-resistance report; non-fire-rated caulking used; basement ceiling has concrete penetrations.
Facility failed to provide fire/smoke damper 4 year report.
Annual forward flow test on backflow needed.
Kitchen suppression system needs inspection twice a year; existing report shows deficiencies.
12 dampers failed in 2023; alarms found covered in tape; alarm breaker needs lock.
Failed to provide documentation for carbon monoxide testing and maintenance.
Unsecured oxygen tank in room 401.
Multiple rooms had doors propped open.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection
The document also references a follow-up inspection on 2025-05-29 regarding compliance determination 60217, where no deficiencies were found and previous deficiencies (WAC 388-78A-2466-2, 388-78A-2466, 388-78A-2480, 388-78A-2480-1) were verified as corrected.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 6 sampled staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 sampled staff had a completed national fingerprint background check.
Sep 30, 2024Fire
The inspection report dated 09/30/2024 confirms that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected and the facility is now Approved.
Facility failed to provide documentation of annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction. Previous reports noted wall penetrations and missing ceiling tiles.
Facility failed to provide documentation of 4-year fire/smoke damper inspection.
Facility failed to provide documentation for 5-year internal pipe examination and FDC hydrostatic test; FDC sign missing; walkers stored blocking sprinkler risers.
Facility failed to provide documentation showing monthly inspection of smoke alarms; detector located less than 3 feet from HVAC vent; fire alarm in trouble mode.
Facility failed to provide documentation showing maintenance and testing of carbon monoxide alarms.
Facility failed to provide documentation of monthly 30-second activation test.
Facility failed to provide documentation of annual generator servicing, weekly inspections, and monthly full load tests.
Facility failed to provide documentation of annual fire door inspection; 3rd floor double doors by room 306 did not latch and push bar failure.
Aug 28, 2023Fire12Report
Final report dated 08/28/2023 indicates all violations from previous inspections have been corrected.
Failed to provide sensitivity test documentation.
Exit paths blocked by benches and various items.
Failed to provide information on action to be taken by person discovering fire and method for sounding alarm.
Failed to conduct fire drills once per shift per quarter for the last 12 months.
Holes found in hood; oven 1 not covered; oven 2 has makeshift vent and not covered.
Wall penetration in Staff Only room on 3rd floor.
Failed to provide documentation for 4-year fire/smoke damper inspection.
Missing documentation for internal pipe testing, fire department connection test, and quarterly inspections; missing escutcheon plates.
No signal to fire alarm panel.
Vent within 3 feet of smoke detector by room 410.
Missing inspection records and fire alarm panel batteries.
Missing servicing report, inspection logs, and full load test logs.
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