The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and caring staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 23 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Hampton at Salmon Creek is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and proactive communication with families. While the facility is generally well-rated, we recommend that families discuss fall prevention protocols and grooming expectations during the intake process to ensure your loved one's specific needs are met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
23 reviews on Google“The Hampton at Salmon Creek is widely praised by families for its compassionate, attentive staff and clean, home-like environment. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, families should be aware of isolated reports regarding lapses in grooming preparation and serious safety concerns involving fall prevention.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive, and caring staff
- Clean and home-like facility environment
- Proactive communication with families
- Strong support during end-of-life care
Concerns
- Inconsistent grooming or preparation for outings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily care plans for residents?
- 2Given the focus on a warm, home-like environment, what specific activities or social programs are available to help residents feel connected and engaged throughout the week?
- 3We want to ensure our loved one always feels their best; what is your process for assisting residents with their daily grooming and preparation for outings to ensure they feel confident and ready?
- 4The reviews highlight your team's strength in end-of-life care; could you walk us through how you support families and residents during those more sensitive transitions?
- 5Since you have a smaller community of 68 residents, how does your staff ensure that each person receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
- 6In the event of a medical concern or emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care and keeping family members informed in real-time?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are very communicative to my father and myself and are always pleasant and friendly. When an issue does come up, they are proactive with creating a caring solution that works for everyone.”
“The care they both received has been exceptional. We appreciate the phone calls and the updates on any changes in their health or concerns.”
“The caregivers and staff do an amazing job taking personal interest in mom and her well being.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
May 15, 2026Enforcement$400.00Report
This is a recurring deficiency previously cited on January 25, 2024. The letter imposes a $400.00 civil fine.
The facility failed to obtain prescribed medications for three residents, resulting in risk for health complications and contributing to a resident's seizure activity and subsequent hospitalization.
Apr 30, 2026Fire
The inspection report dated 04/30/2026 notes that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.
Facility found to have combustible materials on fire doors.
Facility failed to provide required fire drills; missing day shift first quarter 2025 and drills for quarters 2, 3, and 4 of 2025.
Facility failed to provide 4 year fire damper inspection report.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection of fire resistance rated construction.
Fire sprinkler report had deficiencies including expired dry pendant heads; facility failed to provide annual forward flow inspection report.
Facility failed to conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Mar 12, 2026Fire
Facility status is Disapproved.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection of fire resistance rated construction.
Facility found to have combustible materials on fire doors.
Facility failed to provide 4 year fire damper inspection report.
Fire sprinkler report had deficiencies including expired dry pendant fire sprinkler heads and failure to provide annual forward flow inspection report.
Facility failed to conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Missing day shift first quarter 2025 fire drill and missing fire drills for quarters 2, 3, and 4 of 2025.
Jun 13, 2025Fire14Report
The most recent report dated 2025-06-13 indicates all violations from previous inspections have been corrected.; Next inspection scheduled on or after: 12/13/2024. Status: Disapproved.
Facility failed to provide instructions to new and annual employees on the use of portable fire extinguishers and manual actuation of the fire-extinguishing system.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction, with documented damage to kitchen and electrical room ceilings.
Facility failed to provide documentation of fire damper inspection and repairs.
Facility failed to provide semi-annual hood suppression system inspection and strain protection on portable gas appliances.
Facility failed to provide documentation of generator repairs, annual load bank testing, and weekly/monthly inspection reports.
Facility failed to provide annual fire door inspection report for doors throughout the building.
Failed to provide annual inspection of fire resistance-rated construction; damage found in kitchen ceiling and electrical room.
Failed to provide annual fire door inspection report for fire doors throughout the building.
Failed to provide documentation of fire damper inspection repairs.
Failed to provide annual fire sprinkler inspection report and annual forward flow inspection report.
Failed to provide semi-annual hood suppression system inspection; strain protection needed on portable gas appliances.
Fire extinguisher in kitchen was found blocked by a cart.
Failed to provide documentation of generator repairs, annual load bank testing, and weekly/monthly generator inspection reports.
Failed to provide instructions to new employees and annual training to all employees on the use of portable fire extinguishers and manual actuation of the fire-extinguishing system.
Feb 26, 2025Fire
The facility status is marked as 'Disapproved' as of the 02/26/2025 inspection.
Facility failed to provide instructions to new employees on hiring and to all employees annually on the use of portable fire extinguishers and the manual actuation of the fire-extinguishing system.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection of fire resistance-rated construction.
Facility failed to provide documentation of fire damper inspection repairs.
Strain protection required for portable gas appliances.
Facility failed to provide documentation of generator repairs, annual load bank testing, weekly generator inspection, and monthly generator inspection report.
Feb 8, 2024Investigation
The document set includes a later follow-up letter dated 03/26/2024 stating that the deficiency WAC 388-78A-2610-2-f was corrected.
Facility failed to report a COVID-19 outbreak to the local health jurisdiction in a timely manner. Facility also failed to provide fit testing documentation and N-95 masks.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
There are multiple documents provided, including a later letter dated March 2024 stating that all deficiencies in this report (35621) and another (38218) were corrected.
Facility failed to ensure Washington State name and date of birth background checks were completed prior to employment for 2 of 5 sampled staff.
Facility failed to complete TB testing within three days of hire for 2 of 3 sampled staff.
Facility failed to properly document medication administration for 8 of 9 sampled residents, including missing signatures and lack of documentation for refused or held medications.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 sampled staff had completed the required 12 hours of continuing education (CEUs) for the 2022-2023 calendar year.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 sampled staff had documented evidence of completing required 12 hours of CEUs.
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