Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre

The licensee failed to complete a one-step test for Tuberculosis (TB) for one staff member with a history of a negative blood test; uncorrected deficiency previously cited on January 30, 2026.

Facility unable to provide documentation for a fire drill on NOC shift for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Resident room 524 had a power strip connected to another power strip (daisy-chaining).

Manual pull stations obstructed at Stair East B Exit and loading dock exit area.

Emergency lighting missing in 1st floor electrical room where transfer switch is located.

Facility was unable to provide documentation for generator fuel testing.

Protruding objects reducing egress width at kitchen exit by dry storage and underground garage by maintenance workshop.

Salon door on 2nd floor failed to close and latch when tested.

Open junction box exposing internal wiring at the main entrance by the fire panel.

Unapproved extension cords in use in Resident rooms 534, 210, and Salon on 2nd floor.

Appliances plugged into power strips in Resident rooms 524, 652, and Select Rehab room.

Facility's smoke control confidence test shows deficiencies.

A lit candle was found on a table surrounded by combustibles in the Community room.

Combustibles were placed on the stove top in the Community Room (1st floor).

Lit candle was on a table rather than in participants' hands; the room was smoky, posing a risk to trigger smoke alarms.

Facility unable to provide a correction report for deficiency found on 11/27/2024 inspection.

Unapproved multi-plug adapters in use in Resident rooms 550 and 260.

Fire extinguishers obstructed on 7th floor (by grill) and kitchen (by storage area).

Emergency egress door facing William Ave. S failed to open when tested.

Kitchen line area has a loaded sprinkler head.

Water temperature in four laundry room sinks and one unoccupied apartment exceeded the 120 degrees Fahrenheit regulatory limit.

The assisted living facility license posted on the wall was expired.

First-aid supplies were not identified, readily available, or clearly marked throughout the facility.

Facility failed to document plans to monitor/address clinical needs for 4 residents, including lack of guidance for blood thinners, lack of assessment for self-administration of medication, and lack of behavioral interventions.

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 6 staff members completed required specialty training (dementia/mental health) or annual continuing education (CE).

Facility unable to provide inventory record for fire-resistant rated doors.

Therapy room had multi-plug adapters/extension cords plugged into both TVs.

Need heat survey for commercial hood; currently has five 450-degree links.

Unable to provide annual fire alarm inspection; system yellow tagged/trouble status.

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

Unable to provide documentation for fire/smoke damper testing; fire alarm panel tagged for faulty damper relay.

Kitchen had an extension cord in use.

Activity room exit blocked with supplies.

Resident room 523 had unsecured oxygen tank.

No carbon monoxide alarms in Laundry room and Clean Linen/Laundry areas with gas appliances.

Fire alarm breaker not securely locked in electrical panel.

Unable to provide documentation for annual emergency generator service.

Report shows system in deficient status; needs to be re-piped.

Storage closet in the kitchen had storage within 18 inches of the sprinkler head.

Electrical panel in the Electrical Standby room needs a cover where the breaker is open.

Fire doors missing closure hardware in Electrical rooms by 332 and 232.

Open conduits/penetrations in multiple locations (North electrical room, 2nd floor electrical room, garage electrical room, maintenance office, mechanical room 253).

2nd floor bathroom door did not close/latch properly.

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual and semi-annual hood cleaning.

Unable to provide annual fire sprinkler inspection documentation; system tagged yellow.

Unable to provide documentation for NFPA 25 hydro testing.

Housekeeping staff left an unattended, non-locking cart containing hazardous commercial cleaning chemicals in a common hallway accessible to residents.

Dishwashing staff failed to follow proper handwashing or glove-change protocols when moving between handling dirty dishes and clean dishes, risking cross-contamination.

Facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 sampled pets had current immunizations or required veterinarian certifications confirming they were free of diseases transmittable to humans.

Facility failed to safely maintain exterior common spaces (5th floor deck and 2nd floor patio); abandoned construction materials and unstable/unsecured flooring sections posed safety risks.

The facility failed to implement its policy and procedures for enabling the optional electronic video monitoring system (SafelyYou) for residents who consented to the service.

The facility failed to implement the negotiated service agreement for 1 resident regarding the activation of an optional electronic video monitoring service (SafelyYou), which led to undetected falls.