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Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace

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23008 56th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043123 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a strong, engaging activity program and a clean environment that many families appreciate. However, because of recent reports regarding inconsistent management responsiveness and dining quality, we recommend you tour during a weekend or mealtime to observe operations firsthand and ask specific questions about their medication management protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace receives praise for its dedicated, friendly care staff and effective communication during challenging times like the pandemic. However, some families have expressed significant concerns regarding management's responsiveness, medication management, and the quality of dining services. While many residents enjoy the community atmosphere and activities, potential families should be aware of inconsistent administrative follow-through.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds4.0Memory8.0Comms6.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Friendly and attentive care staff
  • Effective communication with families
  • Engaging activities and outings
  • Clean and well-maintained facility

Concerns

  • Management responsiveness and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Negative experiences regarding veterans (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

24%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed you have a very active social calendar; could you walk me through a typical week of outings and activities for residents?
  • 2How does your team ensure consistent communication with families regarding updates or concerns about their loved ones?
  • 3Could you explain the process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy for residents who require daily assistance?
  • 4We value transparency in management—what is the best way for family members to reach leadership if they have questions or need to discuss care plans?
  • 5How do you support residents who are veterans, and are there any specific programs or community connections you offer for them?
  • 6What protocols are in place for medical emergencies, and how quickly can a family expect to be notified if a health incident occurs?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff do their best, and adjusted quickly and well at the very outset if the COVID19 outbreak.

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

Vineyard Park Assisted Living and Memory Care is continuing to be innovative, they have great activities, planned outings, live music, innovative activities with virtual reality geographical field trips.

Memory care family member · 2020★★★★★

They watched after my mother-in-law as though she was part of their family. The staff is wonderful and they genuinely care about everybody who lives here.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★
Source: 17 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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Aug 5, 2025Inspection

The document set includes both a cover letter regarding a follow-up inspection (no deficiencies) and the full statement of deficiencies from the July 2025 visit.; Deficiencies include failure to properly store food-prep equipment, lack of staff food worker cards, unsafe food storage temperatures, and improper mop storage.

Safe storage of supplies and equipmentWAC 388-78A-3100Corrected Sep 17, 2025

Failed to secure personal care supplies in 4 of 5 memory care bathrooms and hazardous supplies in the hair salon, placing residents at risk of harm.

Resident Assessments/Service PlanWAC 388-78A-...

Failed to document care needs and interventions for bed side rails (BSR) in the Service Plan for 1 resident.

Content of resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2410Corrected Sep 17, 2025

Failed to ensure medication administration was correctly entered into eMAR and signed/initialed by staff for Resident 2.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Sep 17, 2025

Failed to maintain proper sanitization systems, safe food holding temperatures, and ensure all staff had valid food worker cards.

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300Corrected Sep 17, 2025

Failed to ensure the diet manual was approved by a dietitian and updated within the last five years.

Maintenance and housekeepingWAC 388-78A-3090

Failed to ensure wet mops were consistently hung up to dry following use, leaving them in buckets.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Sep 17, 2025

Failed to ensure Resident 10 had medications stored and managed by the facility; unsecured supplements were found in the resident's room.

Feb 5, 2024Inspection

There is also a cover letter (dated 03/29/2024) indicating that the deficiencies for Compliance Determination 35494 were corrected by 03/28/2024.; Facility has a locked Memory Care Unit (MCU) with 27 of 77 residents.

Licensees responsibilities (MTSW/CLIA Certification)WAC 388-78A-2730Corrected Mar 18, 2024

The facility failed to maintain a current MTSW/CLIA certificate for conducting in-house COVID-19 tests, as the registered organization's waiver had expired.

Tuberculosis testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480Corrected Mar 18, 2024
Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480Corrected Mar 18, 2024

Facility failed to screen 1 of 5 sampled staff for TB within three days of hire.

Respiratory Protection ProgramWAC 296-842-12005Corrected Mar 18, 2024

The facility failed to ensure staff working in the Memory Care Unit had up-to-date medical evaluations and N-95 mask fit tests to safely protect staff and residents during COVID-19 outbreaks.

Storing and securing and accounting for medicationsWAC 388-78A-2260Corrected Mar 18, 2024
Storing, securing, and accounting for medicationsWAC 388-78A-2260Corrected Mar 18, 2024

Medications were not properly secured; two unidentified medication dose cups were found in an unlocked drawer in a common seating area.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Mar 18, 2024

The facility failed to ensure staff completed the required 12 hours of annual continuing education.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730

Facility failed to maintain a Medical Testing Site Waiver/CLIA certificate and failed to implement its written Respiratory Protection Program (staff missing medical evaluations and mask fit testing).

Record retentionWAC 388-78A-2420Corrected Mar 18, 2024

The facility failed to maintain required documentation on-site for 90-day return visits by the delegating nurse for 4 residents.

Jun 27, 2023Investigation

Follow-up inspection on 09/06/2023 determined all previously cited deficiencies (25579 and 28541) were corrected.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Aug 5, 2023

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 residents received the correct dose of a physician-ordered topical cream, applying Permethrin cream daily for 14 days instead of once with a repeat in 14 days.

Apr 24, 2023Fire
CleanReport

No violations were observed during this inspection.

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