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The Cottages of Renton

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight professional and helpful administrative team. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

17033 108th Ave Se, Renton, WA 9805560 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Cottages of Renton is highly regarded for its memory care programming and administrative support, making it a strong candidate for those needing specialized dementia services. However, given the serious reports regarding medication management and a recent allegation of physical misconduct, we strongly advise families to conduct unannounced visits and ask specifically about their medication administration protocols and staff safety training.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
The Cottages of Renton receives praise for its dedicated administrative team and personalized memory care, with many families highlighting the professional and caring nature of the staff. However, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding medication management, high staff turnover, and isolated reports of safety and communication failures. Prospective families should weigh the positive experiences of long-term residents against reports of inconsistent care quality.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds2.0Memory8.0Comms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Professional and helpful administrative team
  • Personalized memory care plans
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Active engagement in resident activities

Concerns

  • Inconsistent medication management and availability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • High staff turnover and lack of communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

24%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in planning resident activities; could you walk me through what a typical week of engagement looks like for someone in memory care?
  • 2Since medication management is such a critical part of daily health, could you explain the specific protocols and double-check systems you have in place to ensure accuracy and consistency?
  • 3I appreciate how responsive your administrative team is; how do you typically keep families updated regarding changes in care or staffing transitions?
  • 4What is your current process for ensuring that residents have consistent, familiar caregivers, and how do you support your staff to maintain that continuity?
  • 5In the event of a medical concern or an emergency, what is the communication flow between your nursing staff and the family members?
  • 6Given your focus on personalized memory care plans, how often are these plans reviewed and adjusted to reflect a resident's changing needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

Their specialized knowledge and application of individualized care plans were most appreciated, as dementia needs are not a one size fits all.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

My mom has been living in The Cottages of Renton for over 4 years and we have been very pleased with the care she has received.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★

The staff has kept me updated, day or night, on events if they occur. The home health services like the Nurse Practitioner and Podiatry have been helpful in getting my free time back.

Resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 17 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

13total
81deficiencies
Mar 26, 2026Fire
CleanReport

Inspection conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. No violations observed.

Nov 10, 2025Inspection

Letter states follow-up inspection on 11/10/2025 found no deficiencies, confirming corrections of issues from reports 68513 and 65549.; Report mentions facility uses 'Food for Fifty' manual which management admitted was not being updated according to regulation. Resident 7 hospice notes indicated bruises of unknown origin, which staff denied responsibility for.; Report also references WAC 246-980-030, 246-980-040, 246-980-050, 246-980-060, and 388-112A-0090 regarding long-term care worker certification and training requirements.; Report includes a Plan/Attestation Statement signed by the administrator on 7/28/25.

Hands and arms When to washWAC 246-215-02310

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Department approval of trainingWAC 388-112A-1000

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Maintenance and housekeepingWAC 388-78A-3090Corrected Sep 5, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 10 of 10 mechanical air exchange vents in common bathrooms, utility closets, and laundry rooms were functional in Cottages C and D.

Continuing education trainingWAC 388-112A-0611Corrected Sep 5, 2025

Facility failed to ensure one staff member (Staff E) completed the required 12 hours of DSHS-approved continuing education training between birthday years.

Coordination of health care servicesWAC 388-78A-2350

Facility failed to verify medical services for 2 of 7 sampled residents; specifically failing to clarify high blood sugar parameters for Resident 5 and failing to coordinate care for Resident 7's change in condition.

Background checks Employment Provisional hireWAC 388-78A-24681

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 4 care staff (Staff B and Staff D) completed the national fingerprint background check within 120 days of hire.

Storing, securing, and accounting for medicationsWAC 388-78A-2260

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 medication carts were locked and secured, placing 54 memory care residents at risk.

StaffWAC 388-78A-2450

Facility failed to ensure staff were qualified (missing or expired credentials/certifications) and failed to maintain required fingerprint background check records on-site for staff providing care.

Continuing education training requirementsWAC 388-112A-0611

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Sep 5, 2025

Dietary Services Manager failed to follow proper handwashing procedures between handling dirty carts and clean dishes, risking food contamination and foodborne illness for 54 residents.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected Sep 5, 2025

Facility failed to complete Washington State background checks for Staff E and Staff F every two years.

Service agreement planningWAC 388-78A-2130

Facility failed to update service plans for 4 of 7 sampled residents when there were changes in care needs (e.g., use of specialized medical equipment like alternating pressure mattresses and Roho cushions).

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160Corrected Sep 5, 2025

The facility failed to implement service plans for 2 residents. For Resident 6, staff did not assist with oxygen use or repositioning/transfers as required. For Resident 7, staff failed to provide necessary oral care.

Emergency and disaster preparednessWAC 388-78A-2700Corrected Jul 23, 2025

First-aid kits were not clearly marked and readily available. Facility corrected this during inspection.

Safe storage of supplies and equipmentWAC 388-78A-3100Corrected Jul 23, 2025

An oxygen cylinder tank was found unsecured in a shared apartment in the memory care unit.

Sep 12, 2025Enforcement
$600.00Report

Civil fines totaling $600.00 imposed ($300 per category). Deficiencies cited as uncorrected from July 23, 2025.

Hands and arms—Cleaning procedureWAC 246-215-02305 (5)
Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305 (1)
Hands and arms—When to washWAC 246-215-02310

One kitchen staff member failed to follow hand sanitation guidelines in the main commercial kitchen.

Who in an assisted living facility is required to complete continuing education training each yearWAC 388-112A-0611 (1)(a)(iii)(2)

Three care staff failed to complete required continuing education training.

Which trainings require department approval of the curriculum and instructorWAC 388-112A-1000 (1)
Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(e)
Aug 7, 2025Fire

Previous inspection on 08/07/2025 confirmed that all violations noted during previous inspections (02/04/2025 and 04/22/2025) have been corrected.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018

Cottage D had 1 failed fire damper due to a screw in the track.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for current semiannual kitchen suppression system inspection.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Fire alarm is currently in trouble status.

Apr 22, 2025Fire

Previous inspection on 02/05/2025 identified multiple issues including excessive laundry storage, missing damper testing records, missing forward flow test, unmaintained fire extinguishers, blocked fire alarm pull station, and unsecured oxygen cylinders, which were subsequently marked as corrected in the 04/22/2025 re-inspection, except for the items listed as current deficiencies.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Fire alarm system is currently in trouble status.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018

Cottage D has one failed fire damper due to a screw in the track.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for current semiannual kitchen suppression system inspection.

Mar 12, 2025Investigation

The facility was found to be in compliance as of the follow-up inspection on 05/09/2025. Allegations regarding medication services and outside hospice practices were investigated and resulted in no failed practice citations.

Policies and proceduresWAC 388-78A-2600Corrected Mar 12, 2025

Facility staff failed to follow policies and procedures regarding a resident's 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order. Staff initiated chest compressions on an unresponsive resident who had a DNR in place and failed to inform the 911 operator of the order.

Feb 26, 2025Investigation

This letter confirms that the deficiencies found in reports 55401 (02/26/2025) and 49917 (12/17/2024) have been corrected.; The report also documents severe failures in resident supervision and fall prevention for Resident 1 (multiple falls with injuries, including sepsis and death) and Resident 2 (unwitnessed knee fracture not properly assessed/documented).

Ongoing assessmentsWAC 388-78A-2100Corrected Feb 26, 2025

Department completed a follow-up inspection and found this previously cited deficiency has been corrected.

Reporting significant change in a resident's conditionWAC 388-78A-2460

The facility failed to notify the responsible paying agency when 4 of 4 residents (Residents 3, 4, 5, and 6) were hospitalized or passed away.

Reporting significant change in a resident's conditionWAC 388-78A-2640Corrected Feb 26, 2025

Department completed a follow-up inspection and found this previously cited deficiency has been corrected.

May 30, 2024Fire

The inspection on 03/25/2024 resulted in a Disapproved status. A follow-up inspection on 05/30/2024 confirmed all violations noted during previous inspection(s) have been corrected.

InstallationIFC 603.5.3Corrected May 30, 2024

The Resident Care Coordinator's office in building A has a power strip dangling.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1Corrected May 30, 2024

The IT room in building A has unsealed conduits.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5Corrected May 30, 2024

Facility unable to provide documentation for their forward flow test.

Smoke Detector SensitivityIFC 907.8.3Corrected May 30, 2024

Facility unable to provide documentation for their last smoke detector sensitivity test report.

Repair of penetrationsRepair of penetrationsCorrected May 30, 2024

Penetrations found in fire doors in cottage B (B-05, B-08, B-09, B-10, B-12), cottage C (C-06), and cottage D (D-10 Linen Clean Utility door).

Exit Signs - Where RequiredIFC 1013.1Corrected May 30, 2024

The two exit gates outside do not have the required exit signage.

Relocatable power taps and current tapsIFC 603.5Corrected May 30, 2024

Building A staff break room has an appliance plugged into a power strip.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1Corrected May 30, 2024

Facility unable to provide documentation for fire/smoke damper testing; only visual checks were conducted.

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