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Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian, the

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

15101 Se 272nd St, Kent, WA 9804269 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Weatherly Inn is highly recommended for its warm, family-oriented culture and consistent, long-term staff. While care is excellent, families should be prepared to handle administrative or financial paperwork independently, as one reviewer noted challenges with external consultants recommended by the facility.

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22 reviews on Google
The Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian is consistently praised by families for its warm, compassionate staff and home-like environment. Reviewers frequently highlight the facility's ability to provide personalized care and maintain transparent communication, making it a highly regarded choice for long-term and memory care.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and experienced staff
  • Home-like and welcoming atmosphere
  • Transparent and proactive communication
  • High level of staff continuity

Concerns

  • Administrative/financial navigation difficulties

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about how warm and welcoming the staff is here; how do you ensure that same level of consistent, familiar faces for our loved one?
  • 2The atmosphere here seems so much more like a home than a facility; what kind of daily social activities or community events do residents typically participate in together?
  • 3When it comes to managing the logistics of residency, what kind of support does your team provide to help families navigate the administrative and financial side of things?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health needs during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting care to a resident?
  • 5We noticed how much the management values feedback and communication; how does the staff keep families proactively updated on their loved one's well-being?
  • 6With a cozy community of about 70 residents, how do you balance providing personalized individual care with maintaining a vibrant, social environment?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are warm, loving and experienced. The atmosphere is like home. There is a lot of activity to engage the folks that live there. It is bright and cheerful. Feels like family.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

Most if the staff had been there the 4+ years my dad has been there. That continuity is part of what appealed to me. And what helped with confidence through covid visit restrictions.

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

It seems the staff takes a personal interest in each of their residents. I believe they truly strive to know and understand the needs of every individual in their care.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

7total
57deficiencies
Jan 12, 2026Fire

The inspection report dated 01/12/2026 states that all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) (10/21/2025) have been corrected.

Ceiling ClearanceIFC 315.2.1 2021

Combustible storage in Lv4 clean laundry is within 18 inches from sprinkler head.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Missing documentation for Annual Sprinkler System report, 3-Year Dry System Full flow trip test, Annual Trip Test, and Annual forward flow test.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Lv3 pass through door will not latch.

Emergency and Standby Power SystemsNFPA 110 5.6.5.6.1

Emergency stop is not located outside exterior of the enclosure.

Means of Egress - Storage in BuildingsIFC 315.3.2 2021

Combustible storage found blocking safety refuge in all stairwells.

Smoke Detector SensitivityIFC 907.8.3 2021

Smoke detector sensitivity report not provided.

AmpacityIFC 603.6.2 2021

Extension cord being used with an appliance in Lv3 kitchen.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1 2021

Monthly visual inspection of emergency lighting not performed and documented.

Sep 27, 2024Inspection

Includes supplemental documentation regarding consultation on WAC 388-78A-2690, 388-78A-2700, 388-78A-2880, and 388-78A-2474.; This document is page 4 of 4 of a correspondence from Residential Care Services.

Maintenance and housekeepingWAC 388-78A-3090Corrected Sep 27, 2024

Air exchange vents in 3 utility closets, 4 linen rooms, and 4 shower rooms were not functioning.

General design requirements for memory careWAC 388-78A-2381Corrected Sep 27, 2024

Failed to ensure 16 of 16 residents in Unit 2 had access to outdoor space and that all 53 residents had independent access to their apartments.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Sep 27, 2024

Failed to ensure 4 of 9 residents received medications as prescribed and expired medications were found in medication carts.

Safe storage of supplies and equipmentWAC 388-78A-3100Corrected Sep 27, 2024

Failed to secure hazardous chemicals on a housekeeping cart and stored large ladders in a resident-accessible area.

Food and nutrition servicesWAC 388-78A-2300Corrected Sep 27, 2024

Failed to post weekly menus for 53 residents and did not have a dietary manual available for staff.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610Corrected Sep 27, 2024

Failed to notify residents, staff, and visitors of a COVID-19 case in the facility.

Sep 16, 2024Fire

Follow-up inspection on 09/16/2024 determined that all violations noted during the 08/06/2024 inspection have been corrected.

Hood cleaning recordsIFC 606.3.3.3 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for current hood cleaning.

Fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual fire alarm testing.

Relocatable power taps and current tapsIFC 603.5 2021

Air conditioner plugged into a power strip in the 2nd floor Resident Manager's office.

Sprinkler systems testing and maintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual sprinkler test, forward flow test, and 1st quarter sprinkler report.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

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

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1 2021

Fire Alarm room located outside has an unsealed conduit.

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5 2021

Two exit signs (one near 2nd floor office/kitchenette, one in 1st floor kitchenette) did not work when tested.

Combustible storage in mechanical roomsIFC 315.2.3 2021

Combustible materials stored in 2nd floor mechanical room by 401 and 2nd floor laundry mechanical room.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Seven doors (various locations) did not close/latch properly when tested.

Sprinkler condition5.2.1.1.1*

Loaded sprinkler heads observed in 2nd floor laundry, 2nd floor dirty laundry, and office in 1st floor main kitchen.

Oct 11, 2023Fire

The inspection report dated 10/11/2023 states that all violations noted during the previous inspection (08/08/2023) have been corrected.

InstallationIFC 604.4.3Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Power strip dangling in the air in the employee break room.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Missing ceiling tiles in level 3 linen room; wall penetrations in linen room and fire alarm breaker room.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 901.6Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Dirty sprinkler heads throughout the facility.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unable to provide record of annual inspection for fire alarm system.

Securing Compressed Gas ContainersIFC 5303.5.3Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unsecured oxygen in the oxygen supply room.

Multiplug AdaptersIFC 604.4Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unapproved multi-plug adapter in use at the reception desk.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6Corrected Oct 11, 2023

No record of fire-resistant wall inspection or repairs.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1Corrected Oct 11, 2023

No documentation for fire/smoke damper testing.

Unobstructed and UnobscuredIFC 906.6Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Class K extinguisher in kitchen blocked by carts.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Missing documentation for generator annual servicing, weekly inspections, and 30-minute full load test.

Extension CordsIFC 604.5Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Extension cords in use at outside patio areas, salon, and plugged into multi-plug adapter at reception.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unable to provide inventory record for fire-resistant-rated doors.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unable to provide annual and quarterly sprinkler inspection documentation.

MaintenanceIFC 915.6Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unable to provide CO detector testing documentation for past 12 months.

Circuit identification and AccessibilityNFPA 72 10.6.5.2Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Fire alarm circuit breaker missing required locking device.

Portable, Electric Space HeatersIFC 604.10Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unapproved heater observed at the reception desk.

RecordsIFC 607.3.3.3Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Facility unable to provide documentation for annual and semi-annual hood cleaning.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Five specific doors (Designer Closet, Boiler room, Fireside room 1, Clean laundry, Maintenance closet) did not latch/close properly.

Extinguishing system serviceIFC 904.12.6.2Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unable to provide kitchen suppression system service reports for past 12 months.

Door Opening ForceIFC 1010.1.3Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Right exit door by the car will not open.

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Unable to provide documentation for 12 planned and unannounced fire drills.

Sep 6, 2023Inspection

Follow-up inspection resulted in no current deficiencies; previous deficiencies were verified as corrected.; Facility also failed to ensure staff completed initial or annual respiratory fit testing per DOH/OSHA/WISHA guidelines.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210

Facility failed to provide safe medication services for one insulin dependent resident; resident's insulin dosage exceeded physician's order.

Enhanced adult residential care service standardsWAC 388-110-220

Facility failed to ensure secured outdoor areas were accessible to residents without staff assistance.

Notification of change in administratorWAC 388-78A-2570

Facility failed to notify the department of a change in administrator within 10 calendar days of the effective date.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730

Licensors were unable to locate a publicly posted assisted living license during the entrance tour.

TuberculosisWAC 388-78A-2485-1
StaffWAC 388-78A-2450

2 of 7 facility staff failed to provide documentation of completed, approved CPR training with hands-on skills demonstration.

TuberculosisWAC 388-78A-2485-2
Safe storage of supplies and equipmentWAC 388-78A-3100

Facility used nine electronic plug-in type air fresheners in common areas of the dementia care community that were accessible and posed a risk of harm to residents.

Jul 14, 2023Enforcement
$600.00Report

This is a recurring deficiency cited on May 18, 2023, and March 3, 2023. Civil fine of $600.00 imposed.

Tuberculosis—Positive test resultWAC 388-78A-2485 (1)(2)

Licensee failed to ensure one staff had a chest X-ray or was medically evaluated for signs and symptoms after a positive TB blood test result.

May 18, 2023Enforcement
$900.00Report

This letter serves as formal notice of civil fines totaling $900.00 for uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on March 3, 2023.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484 (1)(2)

The licensee failed to ensure two staff were screened for Tuberculosis (TB) as required.

Tuberculosis Positive test resultWAC 388-78A-2485 (1)(2)

The licensee failed to ensure one staff had a chest X-ray after a positive test result for a Tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Policies and proceduresWAC 388-78A-2600 (2)(k)

The licensee failed to implement their required respiratory protection program (RPP) policy for five staff.

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