Ruthaven Alf LLC
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight focus on resident dignity and respect. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 6 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While some families have had positive experiences regarding the facility's culture of dignity, the most recent detailed feedback raises serious concerns about medication safety and hygiene. We strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to inspect the cleanliness of resident rooms and asking for a clear, written plan on how medication administration is monitored and verified.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Ruthaven ALF LLC receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the owner's compassionate approach and the facility's focus on dignity. However, more recent reports highlight significant failures in medication management and cleanliness, specifically citing unsanitary room conditions and a lack of responsiveness from management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Focus on resident dignity and respect
- Compassionate leadership from owner
- Well-maintained common areas
Concerns
- Inconsistent medication management and administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of responsiveness or follow-through from management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassionate leadership here; how does the owner personally stay involved with the residents' daily well-being?
- 2Could you walk us through your specific process for tracking and administering daily medications to ensure nothing is ever missed?
- 3What is your system for communicating important updates or changes in a resident's health to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
- 4How does the team manage the daily cleaning and upkeep of the resident rooms and common areas to maintain the facility's high standards?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged and active within the community?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for contacting both emergency services and the family immediately?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Management are caring. They treat residents with dignity and respect. The nurse owner is kind compassionate and available.”
“This place looked good on paper, unfortunately it turned out to be very disappointing. The manager and owner told us what we wanted to hear but they weren’t following through with what they would tell us, my loved one was not getting their proper meds at the correct times and Patrick didn’t seem to care.”
“A wonderful well managed facility, built to supply dignity and respect to all residents. The level of care and sensitivity to residents is exemplary.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Apr 21, 2026Fire11Report
The inspection on 04/21/2026 confirmed that all previously noted violations were corrected.
Laundry/garage door will not close and latch.
Missing semi-annual report; smoke detectors missing or hanging in downstairs space.
Second semi-annual hood cleaning report missing hinge deficiency notation.
Missing documentation/maps of fire door locations and annual inspection reports.
Second semi-annual service report not provided.
Missing annual service report, logs of weekly inspections, monthly 30-minute full load tests, diesel fuel testing report, and 4-hour load test.
Missing documentation/maps of fire-rated construction and annual inspection reports.
Missing 5-year internal pipe test, annual forward flow test, and 5-year FDC hydro test; painted sprinkler heads observed in dining room/kitchen, outside room 102, and hair salon.
Emergency light by room 104 hanging by wires.
Fire/smoke dampers inspection not performed or documented.
Smoke detector sensitivity report not provided.
Mar 18, 2026Fire11Report
The facility status is Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 04/17/2026.
Facility failed to provide the required second semi-annual fire-extinguishing system service report.
Second semi-annual hood cleaning report was missing, and the report showed a deficiency regarding a missing hinge.
Facility did not provide detailed documentation and maps of fire-rated construction locations and maintenance/inspection records.
Facility did not provide detailed documentation and maps of fire door locations and annual inspection records.
The laundry/garage door will not close and latch.
Fire/smoke damper inspection documentation was not provided.
Missing 5-year internal pipe testing, annual forward flow test, and 5-year FDC hydro testing reports. Additionally, painted sprinkler heads were observed in dining room/kitchen, outside room 102, and outside hair salon.
Missing semi-annual report; missing or hanging smoke detectors observed in the downstairs space.
Smoke detector sensitivity report was not provided.
Emergency light by room 104 is hanging by its wires.
Missing annual service report, weekly inspection logs, monthly 30-minute full load test, diesel fuel testing report, and 4-hour load test records.
Mar 3, 2025Fire13Report
The inspection on 03/03/2025 confirmed that all violations noted during the previous inspection (12/19/2024) have been corrected.
Facility staff do not sound the fire alarm during fire drills.
Clearance in front of electrical panels in the garage not maintained.
Unable to provide documentation for annual, quarterly, 5-year, and forward flow sprinkler testing.
Unable to provide documentation for monthly 30-second testing of emergency lighting for past 12 months.
Unable to provide documentation for annual hood cleaning.
Unable to provide inventory record of annual inspection/repairs for fire-resistant doors.
Unable to provide semi-annual service reports for kitchen suppression system.
Unable to provide record of annual fire alarm system inspection.
Unable to provide documentation for annual 90-minute battery test.
Sprinkler box only contained 4 spare heads instead of the required 6.
Dirty sprinkler head in the kitchen by the hood.
Unable to provide documentation of FDC hydro testing.
Missing swing and NOC shift documentation, and missing 3rd quarter fire drills.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection12Report
There is a separate document dated 11/12/2024 confirming all listed deficiencies were corrected.; Correction date indicated on the Plan/Attestation Statement is 10/26/24. Deficiencies were signed by the administrator on 9-23-24.
Facility failed to post a current assisted living facility license.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 care staff was screened for tuberculosis within three days of hire.
Facility failed to provide required shower assistance to Resident 5 as agreed upon in the service plan.
Facility failed to renew the assisted living facility license.
Facility failed to train 6 of 6 staff on the respiratory protection program policy.
Facility failed to disclose Medicaid policy and maintain signed documentation for 13 of 13 residents.
Facility failed to submit background check requests for 3 of 7 staff and 1 of 1 contracted staff within one business day.
Facility failed to implement medication/treatment regimen for Resident 2 as agreed upon in service plan; staff failed to administer insulin as ordered.
Facility failed to update Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) for Residents 2 and 5 to reflect actual care needs, including range of motion, insulin administration, and medication side-effect guidance.
Exhaust air vents in the laundry room, common bathroom, and Apartment 106 were non-functioning; missing window screen in Apartment 106.
Facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 sampled staff were properly tested for tuberculosis.
Facility failed to provide activities to 13 of 13 residents; no activity calendar posted; activities listed on calendars were not provided; residents and staff confirmed lack of activities.
Feb 22, 2024Fire
The facility received a status of 'Disapproved' following the re-inspection on 02/22/2024. Next inspection scheduled on or after 03/23/2024.
Facility was unable to provide documentation for their forward flow test.
Facility was unable to provide service reports showing that the kitchen suppression system has been serviced annually and semi-annually in the past 12 months.
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