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Trustwell Living at Highlander Place

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and caring staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

114 Corduroy Rd, Kelso, WA 9862640 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 30 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its warm, home-like environment and attentive staff who are praised for their responsiveness. While most families are very satisfied, you may want to sample a meal during your tour to address the isolated concerns regarding food quality.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

30 reviews on Google
Trustwell Living at Highlander Place is consistently praised for its warm, home-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who are described as attentive and caring. Families frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and the staff's ability to make residents feel like family, though there are isolated complaints regarding food quality.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and caring staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
  • Responsive management and nursing leadership

Concerns

  • Poor food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

40%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that your management team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily relationship with families?
  • 2Given your smaller capacity of 40 residents, how does that intimate setting help your staff provide the personalized, attentive care that so many families have complimented you on?
  • 3We understand that dining is a major part of the community experience; could you tell us about your current approach to menu planning and how you gather resident feedback to ensure the food meets everyone's expectations?
  • 4Since you have a reputation for maintaining a very clean and home-like environment, what does your process look like for ensuring residents' personal spaces stay comfortable and well-kept?
  • 5With your strong focus on nursing leadership, how do you handle medical oversight and coordinate care if a resident’s health needs change or an emergency arises?
  • 6What are some of the most popular social activities or community events that help residents build those close-knit friendships within the facility?

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Key Review Excerpts

The caregivers were very respectful, caring and responsive to any suggestions we had. My parents care became a team effort.

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★

She moved to Highlander Place and they were able to take excellent care of mom. She has thrived excellently in Highlander Place's care.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Very clean community. Friendly staff that care deeply for their residents. The meals are excellently prepared by their team of chefs and the life enrichment from their activities department is top notch.

Visitor/Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 30 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

8total
25deficiencies
May 28, 2026Investigation

This document is a follow-up letter confirming that the facility meets licensing requirements and that previous deficiencies (Compliance Determination 75292) have been corrected.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2462-2-b

The department found that this deficiency was corrected.

Mar 13, 2026Investigation

The facility was found to have corrected the deficiencies during a follow-up inspection on 2026-05-12.

Protection of resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2400Corrected Apr 27, 2026

Facility failed to ensure resident medical information was secure; computers were left on and unattended in hallways without login requirements, allowing access to electronic medication administration records (EMAR) and resident data.

Oct 22, 2025Fire

The documents provided show multiple inspection dates (07/01/2025, 08/29/2025, 10/22/2025) for the same facility with unresolved inspection issues.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2021

Facility failed to provide annual fire door inspection report

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility failed to provide quarterly fire sprinkler inspection report

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Facility failed to provide records of semi annual hood suppression system inspection

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility failed to provide fire drills for August through December 2024

Oct 1, 2025Investigation

Facility acknowledged the deficiency as unacceptable. Multiple complaint numbers referenced: 190697, 190507, 190300, 188523, 193720. A follow-up inspection on 12/05/2025 noted no deficiencies.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160Corrected Nov 15, 2025

Facility failed to provide incontinence care as agreed upon in the Negotiated Service Agreement for 3 sampled residents, resulting in residents sitting in their own incontinence for extended periods due to short staffing.

Aug 29, 2025Fire

There are two sets of inspection documents provided. The data above reflects the most recent inspection dated 08/29/2025.

Inspection and Maintenance of opening protectivesIFC 705.2 2021

Facility failed to provide annual fire door inspection report

Testing and Maintenance of sprinkler systemsIFC 903.5 2021
Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021
Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility failed to provide records of fire drills performed in accordance with state requirements

Jun 6, 2025Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 07/28/2025 (Compliance Determination 62940) confirmed that all deficiencies listed in this report were corrected.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140Corrected Jul 21, 2025

Failed to document medical devices (transfer poles) in the Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) for 2 of 9 sampled residents.

Family assistance with medications and treatmentsWAC 388-78A-2290Corrected Jul 21, 2025

Failed to ensure written plans for family medication assistance included required information (primary plan description and alternate plan) for 2 residents.

Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390Corrected Jul 21, 2025

Failed to maintain an accurate resident characteristics roster for 5 of 9 sampled residents regarding medical needs and services.

Tuberculosis Two-step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Jul 21, 2025

Failed to complete two-step TB testing within required timelines for 3 of 3 sampled staff members.

Aug 13, 2024Fire

Inspection on 08/13/2024 indicates all violations noted during previous inspections have been corrected and status is now Approved.

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance-rated construction)IFC 701.6 2021

Facility failed to conduct annual inspection of fire resistance rated construction.

Inspection and Maintenance (Fire doors)IFC 705.2 2021

Facility failed to provide annual fire door inspection report for rooms 102, 110, 116, 118, 120, 136.

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinkler systems)IFC 903.5 2021

Facility failed to provide annual forward flow inspection report.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Fire alarm)IFC 907.8 2021

Facility failed to repair/replace smoke detector that failed testing.

Power Test (Emergency lighting)IFC 1031.10.2 2021

Facility failed to provide 90 minute emergency light testing.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility failed to conduct fire drill on day shift of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Fire

Provided documents represent a series of inspection reports. The 2026-04-03 report indicates previous violations were corrected, while subsequent 2025 reports identify recurring documentation deficiencies regarding maintenance and drill records.

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinkler Systems)IFC 903.5 2021

Facility failed to provide quarterly fire sprinkler inspection report.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility failed to provide fire drills for August through December 2024.

Inspection and Maintenance (Fire Doors)IFC 705.2 2021

Facility failed to provide annual fire door inspection report.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Facility failed to provide records of semi-annual hood suppression system inspection.

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