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Ridgefield Living Center

104 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 9864238 bedsLicensed & Active
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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

8total
30deficiencies
Mar 31, 2026Fire
CleanReport

All violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Dec 23, 2025Investigation

There is a separate follow-up letter dated 12/31/2025 indicating that deficiencies for WAC 388-78A-2650, 2650-1, 2650-2, and 2650-3 were corrected.

Reporting fires and incidentsWAC 388-78A-2650Corrected Dec 31, 2025

The facility failed to immediately report a fire/evacuation incident to the Department as required; it occurred on 12/11/2025 and was not reported until 12/22/2025.

Jul 3, 2025Fire

The inspection on 07/03/2025 confirms that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected and the facility is currently approved.

Inspection and Maintenance - Fire DoorsIFC 705.2 2021

Annual fire door inspection required.

Testing and Maintenance - Sprinkler SystemsIFC 903.5 2021

Fire sprinkler coverage required for combustible awnings; missing 5-year internal/FDC hydro and annual forward flow reports.

Maintenance - Emergency PowerIFC 1203.4 2021

Annual generator inspection report missing and 3 feet of clearance required around generator (fence).

Apr 18, 2025Investigation

Covers compliance determinations 56617 and 60644. Follow-up inspection on 07/09/2025 confirmed no deficiencies remained.

Other requirementsWAC 388-78A-2040Corrected Jun 12, 2025

Facility failed to comply with state fire marshal requirements regarding fire door inspections, generator clearance, and sprinkler installation on combustible awnings.

Dec 27, 2024Fire

Facility status is Disapproved across multiple follow-up re-inspections.

CleaningIFC 606.3.3

Hood cleaning shall be done semi annually.

Duct and Air Transfer Openings - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 706.1

If fire dampers are present 4 year testing shall be completed.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1

Facility failed to provide monthly emergency light testing.

Ash TraysIFC 310.6

Ashtrays shall be installed in smoking areas.

Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems - MaintenanceIFC 610.1.2

Dry hose found disconnected from dryer.

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinkler)IFC 903.5

Facility failed to provide annual, 5-year internal/FDC hydro, and quarterly fire sprinkler testing reports; coverage needed for awnings and laundry room.

Power TestIFC 1031.10.2

Facility failed to provide annual emergency light testing.

Burning ObjectsIFC 310.7

Ashtrays shall be used.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6

Annual inspection of fire resistance rated construction shall be maintained.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Alarm)IFC 907.8

Facility failed to provide annual and semi annual fire alarm testing reports.

Maintenance (Generator)IFC 1203.4

Facility failed to provide annual generator inspection and maintain 3 feet of clearance around generator.

Working Space and ClearanceIFC 603.4

Clearance shall be maintained around electrical panel in laundry room.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2

Annual fire door inspection shall be completed.

Maintenance (Carbon Monoxide)IFC 915.6

Facility failed to provide monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.

Fire DrillsFire Drills

Fire drills shall be conducted once per shift per quarter.

Oct 10, 2024Inspection

Additional consultation provided regarding WAC 388-78A-2130 (Service agreement planning) due to missing dates and signatures on initial care plans.

Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390Corrected Oct 15, 2024

Facility failed to maintain accurate resident characteristic rosters for 4 of 7 sampled residents (R1, R2, R5, R6) regarding diagnoses like diabetes, dementia, and smoking status.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Oct 28, 2024

Facility failed to complete TB testing within three days of hire and failed to have the second step completed for 1 of 3 sampled staff (Staff D).

Other requirements (Fire extinguishers)WAC 388-78A-2040Corrected Oct 15, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 observed fire extinguishers was inspected monthly to verify it was operating adequately; missing logs for May-September 2024.

Apr 6, 2023Fire

The inspection report dated 04/06/2023 confirms that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018

Facility failed to provide annual forward flow test, 5 year backflow internal pipe report, and quarterly fire sprinkler inspection; electrical cords on fire sprinkler pipe.

MaintenanceIFC 915.6 2018

Facility must provide carbon monoxide detectors throughout the building.

Extension CordsIFC 604.5 2018

Extension cord used for permanent wiring for fridge downstairs.

Door Opening ForceIFC 1010.1.3 2015, 2018

Emergency exit door failed to open with 30 lbs of force requirement.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A

2 holes found in downstairs area around sewer pipe violating fire-rated construction.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2018

Emergency generator auto transfer switch requires repair.

Mar 7, 2023Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 04/27/2023 verified that this deficiency was corrected.

Other requirementsWAC 388-78A-2040Corrected Apr 20, 2023

Facility failed to pass two consecutive Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau inspections regarding missing test documentation, electrical cords on pipes, holes in walls, and emergency generator repairs.

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