The Blair House
Reviewer concerns include inadequate resident care and treatment (mentioned by 2 reviewers) — investigate before committing.
based on 6 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility has received serious allegations regarding resident care and nutrition that warrant extreme caution. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit and speak directly with current residents and staff before considering this location for a loved one.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“The Blair House receives consistently poor feedback, with multiple reviewers expressing serious concerns regarding the quality of resident care and nutrition. Several reviews suggest that the facility requires external investigation due to perceived neglect and inadequate treatment of residents.”
Quality Themes
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- Inadequate resident care and treatment (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor nutritional standards for residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Could you walk me through your current process for menu planning and how you ensure residents receive balanced, appetizing meals that meet their specific dietary needs?
- 2What is your approach to staff training and retention, and how do you ensure that caregivers are consistently providing attentive, high-quality support to each of the 12 residents?
- 3With a smaller community size, how does your team personalize daily activities to keep residents engaged and ensure they feel well-cared for throughout the day?
- 4What are your specific protocols for monitoring resident health and responding to medical concerns or emergencies, especially during evening and weekend hours?
- 5How do you facilitate open communication with families regarding any changes in a resident's care plan or overall well-being?
- 6Can you describe how your team maintains a high standard of personalized attention for each resident, given the intimate nature of your 12-person community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I think that this place needs to be checked out as far as how the residents are being treated and takin care of .. I don't see that they are being taking care of as well as they are suppose to .. I don't see that they are being fed like they should”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Sep 19, 2025Fire
Facility was initially disapproved on 07/17/2025 but achieved approved status following a follow-up inspection on 09/19/2025 after deficiencies were corrected. Previous inspection noted electrical hazard (refrigerators on power strip), which was corrected.
Facility unable to provide documentation for annual sprinkler inspection, dry system flow trip test, or quarterly inspections; several sprinkler heads have paint on them.
Facility unable to provide documentation for annual fire alarm system testing.
Jul 17, 2025Enforcement$400.00Report
This is a notice of a $400.00 civil fine. The deficiency was previously cited on May 22, 2025, and is a recurring deficiency previously cited on January 16, 2024.
The licensee failed to ensure that mental health specialty training was completed by one staff member and that continuing education requirements were met for another staff member.
May 22, 2025Inspection
This document covers compliance determination 59891. Recurring deficiencies noted for medication services and background checks.; Staff D had a recurring deficiency previously cited on 01/04/2024 for continuing education requirements.
Facility failed to update medication administration records to reflect prescription changes for 2 residents, leading to missed doses and inaccurate documentation.
Facility failed to ensure valid state name/date of birth background check for 1 staff member and national fingerprint background check for 1 staff member.
Facility failed to ensure mental health specialty training was completed for 1 of 4 staff and continuing education requirements were met for 2 of 4 staff.
Facility failed to ensure mental health specialty training for 1 staff and continuing education requirements for 2 staff.
Facility failed to ensure two-step tuberculosis testing was completed upon hire for 2 staff members.
May 1, 2024Inspection
Letter confirms that deficiencies for the listed WAC codes have been corrected and verified by follow-up inspection on 05/01/2024.; Consultation provided regarding RCW 70.129.140 and WAC 388-78A-2660 (Resident rights regarding dignity and individuality during meal service).
Facility failed to ensure negotiated service agreements were signed annually by a facility representative for 4 of 4 sampled residents.
Facility failed to provide a resident with a requested preferred condiment (peanut butter), denying a reasonable request based on staff opinion.
Facility failed to ensure Washington state background checks were completed for 2 of 6 sampled staff.
Facility failed to ensure 12 hours of continuing education was complete for 2 of 6 sampled staff.
Facility failed to develop/implement a respiratory protection program and failed to post the most recent full inspection report.
Mar 6, 2024Enforcement$700.00Report
This letter serves as formal notice of civil fines totaling $700.00 ($200.00 for WAC 388-78A-2474(2)(e) and $500.00 for WAC 388-78A-2730(1)(b)(2)(b)(ii)).
The licensee failed to ensure 12 hours of continuing education was completed by one staff. This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on January 16, 2024.
The licensee failed to implement a respiratory protection program as required. This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on January 16, 2024.
Jan 16, 2024Enforcement$800.00Report
This letter serves as formal notice of civil fines totaling $800.00 for the identified deficiencies, which are noted as recurring.
Failed to maintain on-site food service in compliance with Washington State Retail Food Code WAC 246-215 regarding hand hygiene/glove use and cross contamination.
Failed to ensure tuberculosis screening was completed upon hire for one staff member.
Failed to correctly document and provide medications as prescribed for four residents, resulting in missed medications and inaccurate documentation.
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