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Wyatt House Retirement Center

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

186 Wyatt Way Nw, Bainbridge Island, WA 9811032 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Wyatt House is an excellent choice if you prioritize a small, intimate, and highly compassionate environment for your loved one. However, because the facility is smaller and located in an urban setting, be sure to ask if the lack of expansive outdoor space or a wide variety of large-scale activities will impact your loved one's daily needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Wyatt House is consistently praised for its warm, compassionate, and intimate environment, with many families highlighting the staff's dedication to treating residents like family. While the small size is viewed as a major benefit for comfort and personalized care, some reviewers note that this limits the range of large-scale enrichment activities and outdoor space compared to larger facilities.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean9.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and attentive staff
  • Intimate, homey, and comfortable atmosphere
  • Strong management and leadership
  • Excellent support during end-of-life care

Concerns

  • Limited range of enrichment activities due to facility size (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of secure outdoor space for walking or lawn games (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

18%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the intimate size of Wyatt House, how do you creatively tailor enrichment activities to ensure residents stay engaged and active?
  • 2Since the facility has a cozy, home-like feel, what opportunities are there for residents to enjoy fresh air or spend time in outdoor areas?
  • 3I noticed your team is highly praised for end-of-life support; could you share how your staff coordinates with outside medical providers to ensure seamless care during health transitions?
  • 4With such a warm and attentive staff, how do you foster that sense of community and connection among the 32 residents on a daily basis?
  • 5What is your process for keeping families updated on their loved one's well-being, and how do you prefer to communicate regarding any changes in health status?
  • 6How does your leadership team ensure that the personalized, compassionate care mentioned by so many families remains consistent as residents' needs evolve?

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Key Review Excerpts

The compassion extended to my family at a difficult time was truly remarkable. Bainbridge Senior Living moved mountains to get my mother into an apartment at Wyatt House so my mother could spend her last days surrounded by friends and family instead of in a sterile hospital room.

End-of-life care family member · 2022★★★★★

Because it’s a relatively small facility, Wyatt lacks a range of enrichment activities that larger facilities can offer but the trade off is an environment that feels more intimate, homey. Unfortunately due to its urban setting, there’s little opportunity for secure outdoor activities.

Resident's family · 2022★★★★

Wyatt House provided me with transitional care for four months following surgery. The staff did a wonderful job coordinating my move from a skilled nursing facility and welcomed me into a comfortable, furnished, one-bedroom respite-care apartment.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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28deficiencies
May 28, 2026Fire
CleanReport

No violations were observed during this inspection.

Apr 9, 2026Inspection

There is a separate document confirming correction of these deficiencies dated 2026-04-28, and a cover letter regarding a follow-up inspection.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Apr 10, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 5 sampled staff met all training requirements (70-hour training, CPR/First Aid, and Continuing Education).

Resident rights Notice Policy on accepting medicaidWAC 388-78A-2665Corrected Apr 10, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 sampled residents signed the facility policy on accepting Medicaid as a payment source.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected Apr 10, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 sampled staff completed a Washington State Name and Date of Birth background check every two years.

Jul 23, 2025Fire

The inspection on 05/08/2025 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status. The follow-up document dated 07/23/2025 indicates all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Record KeepingIFC 0405.6 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire drills being conducted once per shift per quarter for the last 12 months.

Smoke Detector SensitivityIFC 907.8.3 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation showing sensitivity test for fire alarm smoke detectors.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2021

Facility failed to maintain double doors on 2nd floor by room 209; doors failed to latch.

Power TestIFC 1031.10.2 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation showing annual 1.5 hour test for exit signs and emergency lights.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility failed to provide annual inspection report, fire department connection 5-year hydrostatic test, and kitchen sprinkler heads were loaded with debris.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Semi-annual inspections of fire alarm system must be conducted.

Oct 22, 2024Inspection

The deficiency was identified as corrected while licensors were on-site.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730Corrected Oct 22, 2024

Facility failed to post required Ombudsman and Department contact information for residents and families; signs were removed during remodeling in February 2024.

Sep 30, 2024Fire

The inspection report dated 09/30/2024 states all violations noted during previous inspections (06/26/2024 and 08/14/2024) have been corrected.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Failed to provide documentation of annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction. Previous findings included penetrations in walls and ceilings in 2nd floor storage room 207 and 1st floor activity room closet.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1 2021Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Facility failed to provide documentation of monthly 30-second activation test of emergency lights and exit signs.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Damper report showed deficiencies requiring correction.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2021Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Facility failed to provide documentation of weekly generator inspections and monthly full load tests.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Facility failed to provide annual forward flow test for backflow and fire department connection hydrostatic test.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Facility failed to provide documentation of annual fire door inspection; double doors on 3rd floor by room 315 were not latching.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021Corrected Sep 30, 2024

Facility failed to provide documentation of monthly inspection of smoke alarms; failed to provide permits and acceptance test for new fire alarm system.

Aug 28, 2023Fire

Inspection dated 08/28/2023 notes that all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Sprinkler systems testing and maintenanceIFC 903.5

Failed to provide documentation for annual inspection, dry system full flow trip test, annual trip test, annual forward flow backflow test, 5-year FDC hydrostatic test, and quarterly inspections.

Fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenanceIFC 907.8

Failed to maintain fire alarm panel (panel in trouble mode) and missing records for monthly smoke alarm inspections.

Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plan contentsIFC 404.2Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Facility failed to include specific actions to be taken by person discovering fire and method for sounding alarm.

Certification of Service PersonnelIFC 904.1.1Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Failed to provide documentation that kitchen suppression system technician is NAFED certified.

Smoke Detector SensitivityIFC 907.8.3Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Failed to provide documentation showing sensitivity testing for smoke detectors.

Emergency evacuation drillsIFC 0405.5Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Facility failed to conduct fire drills for the 1st quarter of 2023.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.12.5.2Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Failed to provide documentation for the 1st and 2nd semi-annual inspection of the kitchen suppression system.

Emergency and standby power systems maintenanceIFC 1203.4Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Failed to provide documentation for annual generator servicing, weekly inspection logs, and monthly 30-minute full load test logs.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1

Facility failed to provide documentation showing fire/smoke damper 4-year inspection.

Fusible Link and Sprinkler Head ReplacementIFC 904.12.5.3Corrected Jul 19, 2023

Failed to provide documentation showing annual fusible link replacement for the kitchen suppression system.

May 26, 2023Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 08/14/2023 determined that compliance for Deficiency 22435 and 27167 was met, with no deficiencies found.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-cCorrected May 26, 2023

The facility failed to provide staff with necessary PPE; a staff member who failed N95 fit testing was assigned to care for COVID-19 positive residents while wearing only procedure masks.

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