Rockwood at Whitworth

Review of fire drill compliance for Group I, E, and R2 occupancies.

Inspection of portable fire extinguishers.

The facility was inspected for fire-resistance-rated construction penetrations.

Facility failed to notify the prescribing provider when a resident showed a consistent pattern of medication refusals (49 doses of multiple medications between 01/01/2026 and 02/10/2026).

Facility did not have documented agreements with resident representatives who provided medications for sampled residents.

Water temperatures in the memory care unit, common areas, and resident rooms were outside the required 105-120 degree range.

The facility failed to ensure that a national fingerprint background check was completed within 120 days of hire for 1 staff member (Staff B).

Storage found too close to fire sprinklers in the memory care unit oxygen storage room.

Fire drill report for April 2024 was missing half of the information.

Kitchen hood suppression system failed to trip at terminal detector in report dated 11/18/24.

Multiplug adapters, microwaves, and refrigerators were plugged into power strips in various rooms.

Fire extinguishers in maintenance shop were not secured.

Ceiling penetrations found in laundry room, 2nd floor data room, and kitchen pantry.

No instructions or codes posted within 6 feet of memory care unit exit keypads.

Kitchen sprinklers had particulates; data cable zip-tied to sprinkler pipe.

6 unsecured oxygen containers found in 3rd floor oxygen room.

Nystatin powder was left at the bedside in a resident's room who requires assistance with medication.

Facility failed to ensure specialty training requirements for dementia were met for 2 of 5 sampled staff, and continuing education requirements were met for 1 of 5 sampled staff.

Staff failed to complete required specialty training or continuing education.

Facility failed to ensure staff completed respirator fit testing for 3 of 4 staff sampled.

Staff failed to complete required respirator fit testing.

Facility failed to ensure Washington state name and date of birth background checks were valid for 3 of 4 staff sampled.

Staff failed to have valid, current background checks.