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Village Green Senior Living of Federal Way

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, well-maintained wooded grounds. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

35419 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003136 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 23 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Village Green is highly regarded for its beautiful campus and high-quality staff, making it a comfortable home for many seniors. However, families should be aware that the facility may be slow to assist with non-medical infrastructure issues like internet or cable, so you may want to clarify their maintenance support policies during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

23 reviews on Google
Village Green Senior Living is consistently praised for its beautiful, park-like grounds, spacious apartment layouts, and a warm, non-institutional atmosphere. Families and visitors frequently highlight the friendly staff and active community life, though one recent review noted frustration regarding the facility's lack of assistance with technical infrastructure issues like cable and internet.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds10.0MemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained wooded grounds
  • Spacious and private apartment layouts
  • Warm, inviting, and non-sterile environment
  • Friendly and attentive staff

Concerns

  • Lack of support for technical/utility issues (cable/internet) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

70%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the beautiful wooded grounds here, what opportunities are there for residents to safely enjoy the outdoor spaces on a daily basis?
  • 2I noticed the apartment layouts are quite spacious; how do you help residents personalize their new space to make it feel like home?
  • 3Since staying connected is important to our family, what is the process for getting technical support if a resident experiences issues with their cable or internet service?
  • 4It is great to see the team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you typically involve families in the ongoing care and community life of their loved ones?
  • 5With 136 residents, how does the staff ensure that the warm, inviting atmosphere remains consistent as residents transition into the community?
  • 6What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent health needs during the overnight hours to ensure residents feel secure?

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Key Review Excerpts

I was amazed at the excellent care he received, no matter where he was in the building they found him to give him his pills on time. The food was excellent the menu offered an excellent selection.

Memory care family member · 2020★★★★★

Her apartment is a real apartment! She has her own laundry room in her apartment, 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen. They have a really nice fitness room with real equipment a library and a coffee bar.

Family member · 2026★★★★★

My mother lives at Village Green and loves it! Her apartment is spacious, private, and fits her very well. The care staff and office staff are wonderful to her and very kind.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 23 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

7total
46deficiencies
Jun 24, 2026Dispute

This document represents the results of an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process regarding a Statement of Deficiency dated 05/07/2026.

Maintenance and HousekeepingWAC 388-78A-3090

This deficiency was reviewed during the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and has been DELETED.

May 27, 2026Dispute

This is a Traditional IDR Scheduling Letter regarding a Statement of Deficiencies dated May 7, 2026. The virtual meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

WAC 388-78A-3090
May 7, 2026Inspection

Includes information regarding complaint number 221497.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 7 residents (Resident 3 and 6) or their representatives signed their annual Care Plan.

Tuberculosis Testing method RequiredWAC 388-78A-2481

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 staff members (Staff A, B, C, and D) were screened for TB within three days of employment using an approved method.

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

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 staff members (Staff C) completed required specialty training.

specialty training and supervision requirementsWAC 388-112A-0495

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 staff members (Staff C) completed required specialty training for Mental Health and Dementia.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466

Facility failed to complete a valid Washington State Name and Date of Birth Background Check for 2 of 6 staff members (Staff E and F) every two years.

Aug 21, 2025Fire

There is a second document showing a follow-up inspection on 2026-02-09 where all previous violations were corrected and the status was updated to Approved.; The inspection indicates a status of Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 10/30/2025.

Fire Safety PlansIFC 404.2.2 2021

Facility needs to post evacuation routes in the main kitchen.

ListingIFC 0603.5.1 2021

Multi plug power taps in room H106 need UL listing verification.

Where Required (Type I Hood)606.2

Cook top in Fireside main dining room lacks automatic fire extinguishing system.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Multiple fire doors failed to latch during testing or were propped open.

Hangers and BracketsIFC 906.7 2021

Kitchen fire extinguisher not securely anchored.

Exit SignsIFC 1013.1 2021

No exit sign in main kitchen.

Open electrical terminationsIFC 603.2.2 2021

Room H215 has an electrical outlet with no cover plate; exposed wiring found in back alley storage room.

Extension CordsIFC 603.6 2021

Extension cords used as permanent wiring in Room 110, Salon, Kitchen (fridge and appliance), and basement freezer.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 607.2 2018 WAC 51-54A

Penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction found in Back alley room and Elevator room #1.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018

No documentation for four-year fire/smoke damper inspection.

Means of Egress ContinuityIFC 1003.6 2021

Egress path in Garden Dining room blocked by furniture.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

The facility failed to provide documentation for required fire drills for Q1 Night shift and Q2 Day, Swing, and Night shifts.

Working Space and ClearanceIFC 603.4 2021

Inadequate working space at electrical panels in G103 and Dry storage.

Power SupplyIFC 603.6.1 2021

Kitchen refrigerator plugged into an extension cord which was also plugged into a power tap.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 703.1 2021

No documentation for Fire Door Annual Inspection.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Missing documentation for sprinkler inspections; missing escutcheon ring and grease accumulation in kitchen.

Rooms and SpacesIFC 1008.3.3 2021

No battery-powered emergency lighting in main electrical room.

Relocatable power taps and current tapsIFC 603.5 2021

Kitchen fridge, kitchen appliance, and basement storage freezer are connected to extension cords or power taps.

Power SupplyIFC 603.9.2 2021

Portable space heater in Health Service Director's office plugged into a relocatable power tap.

Labeling RequirementsIFC 705.2.1 2021

Facility needs to determine if main kitchen doors require fire-rated labels/replacement.

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2 2021

Inconsistent monthly inspection records; extinguisher in elevator room overcharged, crib extinguisher undercharged.

Door Opening ForceIFC 1010.1.3 2021

Excessive force required for Hearth side exit and Hallway double doors.

Jan 27, 2025Inspection

Letter confirms that follow-up inspection on 01/27/2025 found no deficiencies and that previously cited deficiencies were corrected.; The document package includes a cover letter from the Department of Social and Health Services, the Statement of Deficiencies, and notification of consultation regarding food sanitation.

Training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workersWAC 388-112A-0060-1-a-iCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

Facility failed to ensure a resident using oxygen received it according to safe guidelines and physician orders. The resident was unable to operate the oxygen concentrator independently, and staff were unaware of this, providing insufficient assistance with flow rates and equipment operation.

Training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workersWAC 388-112A-0060-1-a-iiCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Sep 26, 2024

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 39 food service staff maintained a valid Food Worker Card.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474-2-cCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workersWAC 388-112A-0060-1-a-iiiCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workersWAC 388-112A-0060-1-aCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workersWAC 388-112A-0060-1-bCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Fire

Facility status is Disapproved based on re-inspection on 09/12/2024.; Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 08/01/2024.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4

Elevator door (1st floor) and sitting area door (across from nurses station) failed to close/latch properly.

Inspection Frequency for Fire ExtinguishersNFPA Standard 10 Section 6.2.1

Facility unable to provide monthly inspection documentation for fire extinguishers in the basement employee break room and emergency panel room.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8

Fire alarm system is currently in trouble status.

Sprinklers Inspection5.2.1.1.1

Sprinkler in the housekeeping closet by the kitchen is missing an escutcheon ring.

Maintenance of emergency and standby power systemsIFC 1203.4 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual generator servicing and verification of system deficiencies.

Circuit Identification and AccessibilityNFPA 72 10.6.5.2

The fire alarm breaker lock out device needs to be re-added to the fire alarm breaker.

Securing Compressed Gas Containers, Cylinders and TanksIFC 5303.5.3 2021

Unsecured oxygen cylinder located in resident room H103.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility unable to provide documentation for twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months.

Mar 27, 2023Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 2023-06-07 (detailed in the cover letter) confirmed that the deficiencies for WAC 388-78A-2320-1-a, 388-78A-2320-1-b, 388-78A-2320-1, 388-78A-2320-2-b, 388-78A-2320-3-a, and 388-78A-2320-3-c were corrected.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320Corrected Apr 30, 2023

Facility failed to ensure 10 residents received medication assistance from staff who were properly delegated and monitored. Missing written consents, lack of required weekly supervision for insulin, and failure to document required nurse delegation training and specific task instructions.

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