The Cottages of Renton

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.

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.

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

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

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

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

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

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

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.

Deficiency previously found and corrected.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

Three care staff failed to complete required continuing education training.

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

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

Fire alarm is currently in trouble status.

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

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

Fire alarm system is currently in trouble status.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Facility unable to provide documentation for their forward flow test.

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

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).

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

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

The IT room in building A has unsealed conduits.

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