Whitehouse INC

Facility unable to provide documentation that the annual fire door inspection has been completed (last report Oct 2023).

Fire door located in the downstairs hallway did not close and latch when tested.

Facility unable to provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection has been completed (last report Oct 2023).

Facility unable to provide documentation for quarterly sprinkler inspections (1st and 2nd quarter 2025 missing).

Missing documentation for March and September 2025 monthly tests.

Missing documentation for required fire drills; specifically Swing Shift for 2nd quarter 2025.

Smoke detector removed in room 10; missing documentation for alarm testing for March, July, Aug, Sept, and Nov 2025.

Facility failed to complete annual smoking assessments for two residents.

Facility failed to provide lockable room entry doors for 3 sampled residents, placing them at risk for theft and privacy violations.

Facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect, resulting in an uncomfortable living space (lack of couches) and inability to make choices (restricted access to hot water/microwave).

Facility failed to provide lockable room entry doors for residents, risking theft and privacy violations.

Water temperatures in 3 of 4 common restrooms were below the required 105-120 F range; water pressure was inadequate.

Facility failed to provide independent or group activities appropriate to resident interests; lacked supplies and staff support for activities.

Facility failed to ensure hazardous medication waste was disposed of in a secure location; dumpster gate was unlocked.

Facility failed to provide wireless internet access for 3 sampled residents, limiting engagement opportunities.

Facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 sampled staff had required medical clearance and respiratory fit testing.

Facility failed to ensure staff received the required two-step TB testing within the mandated timeframe for 1 of 5 sampled staff. Recurring deficiency.

The licensee failed to ensure two staff members were screened for Tuberculosis within three days of hire and received a second test one to three weeks after the first test.

Facility failed to complete TB screening within three days of employment for 3 of 6 staff, and failed to ensure second step TB skin tests were completed for 2 of 6 staff.

Facility failed to ensure a Washington state name and date of birth background check was submitted every two years for 1 of 6 staff.

Facility failed to ensure residents received care and services outlined in their Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) regarding dietary restrictions for 2 of 8 residents.

Facility failed to maintain a current food handler permit for 1 of 6 staff who was preparing food.

Facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment; found cracked caulking, dirty plungers, and a sagging/uneven wooden entry ramp.

Facility failed to ensure NSAs were signed by the residents or their representatives for 2 of 8 residents.