Steps Toward Independence INC
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State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Jan 27, 2026Investigation
The abuse allegation regarding the caregiver pushing the victim was investigated and not substantiated.
The provider failed to ensure 1 of 1 clients had a current Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) on-site. Staff were using an outdated 04/16/2024 version instead of the current 04/10/2025 version, resulting in inaccurate support information available to staff and potential risk of unmet behavior management needs.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection
Follow-up inspection determined that deficiencies previously identified under compliance determination 40408 were corrected.; Report covers pages 12 through 16 of the document.
Provider failed to maintain safe water temperatures below 120F in homes of Client 1, 2, and 5; also noted maintenance issues including mold, missing caulk, torn carpet, and a missing floor tile.
Provider failed to obtain current Release of Information (ROI) consents signed by Client 1.
Provider failed to ensure Client 1's Individual Financial Plan was signed and dated.
Provider failed to obtain written agreement/signatures for the IISP from three of six sampled clients (Client 2, 3, and 6).
Provider failed to ensure required alarms were functional on the door and window of a Community Protection Level-6 client (Client 7).
Jan 5, 2024Investigation
A subsequent follow-up inspection on 2024-05-23 (Compliance Determination 41098) found no deficiencies and that the previous citation was corrected.
Provider failed to ensure 3 of 3 clients requiring 24-hour supervision had the required staffing levels, placing clients at risk.
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