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Public Google reviewers rate Washington Oakes highly. Reviewers highlight: warm, attentive, and caring staff, high-quality, flavorful, and creative food. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Washington Oakes is frequently praised by families for its warm, attentive staff and high-quality dining options. While many reviewers highlight a welcoming, clean environment and strong sense of community, there are isolated but serious allegations regarding care quality and staff responsiveness that families should investigate during their tour.
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“My mother lived here at Washington Oakes until she passed a year ago. She loved it here and we, her family loved it here and were grateful to have found this place. The environment is clean, pleasant, beautiful, and welcoming.”
“My mom was at Washington Oaks until she passed. They treated her with nothing but respect even though she had issues with dementia that caused minor issues during her stay their. Everyone was so friendly , kind and understanding.”
“The food is quite good with a varied menu and many choices in which to decide. I love the many offerings!!! We have many activities that are well received by all.”
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
A separate document indicates all violations from previous inspections were corrected as of 2025-07-30.
Missing escutcheon plate from the sprinkler located in the Bistro.
Power strip plugged into another power strip in Health and Wellness office; power adapter plugged into another power strip in Sales office.
K-type fire extinguisher in the kitchen was mounted with the top over 5 feet above the floor.
Internally illuminated exit sign near 3rd floor elevator north building would not illuminate during test.
Gas appliances on casters in the kitchen are not limited by a restraining device.
Smoke detector in the elevator equipment room car 1 is covered with a bag and taped.
Attic access door in the 3rd floor boiler room was not installed in the main building.
Fire rated doors from 3rd floor elevator car 2, near 250, and near 325 do not close and latch automatically.
Emergency egress lights near 155 and 2nd floor west stairs in south building would not illuminate during test.
Consultation provided for WAC 246-217-015 (Food worker card) and WAC 388-78A-3090 (Housekeeping/Wet mops), which were corrected prior to exit.
Failed to ensure 2 of 6 staff completed a Washington state name and date of birth background check before beginning employment.
Failed to ensure 4 of 6 staff had a National fingerprint background check completed.
Failed to ensure 2 of 6 staff completed 12 hours of DSHS approved continuing education per year.
Failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff was screened for Tuberculosis within three days of employment.
The inspection on 08/03/2023 states that all violations noted during previous related inspections (from 06/21/2023) have been corrected.
Emergency egress lights in the main building east stairway (1st and 2nd floors) did not illuminate when tested.
Resident room door #205 and the cross corridor fire rated door near room #325 would not latch. North building 3rd floor elevator doors had an inoperative closing coordinator.
An extension cord was utilized as permanent wiring in the kitchen office.
Facility could not provide documentation for the 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection.
The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.
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