Spiritwood at Pine Lake

This was a routine follow-up inspection by the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau on 12/01/2025. The report explicitly states that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected, indicating no current violations were found. The facility demonstrated good compliance by addressing all previously identified issues, resulting in approved status with no outstanding fire safety concerns.

The facility had multiple procedural violations across infection control, staff screening, care planning, and facility maintenance. Deficiencies included improper food handling practices (staff not washing hands between glove changes, inadequate hair restraint), delayed tuberculosis testing and chest x-rays for staff, failure to update service agreements for residents using medical devices (Roho cushions), missing background checks for contracted staff, and inadequate garbage disposal creating unsanitary conditions. The facility responded appropriately by acknowledging all deficiencies, submitting corrective action plans within required timeframes, and achieving full compliance verification at the follow-up inspection on 08/04/2025, demonstrating effective systemic corrections across all cited areas.

The facility had three repeat violations from a previous April 2025 inspection: food sanitation failures in the commercial kitchen (staff not following handwashing protocols), four pets lacking current veterinary certifications, and two residents with outdated service agreements. These violations placed all 72 residents at risk of foodborne illness and disease transmission. The facility failed to correct deficiencies identified two months prior, demonstrating inadequate response and persistent non-compliance, resulting in $1,000 in civil fines.

The July 2024 inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including missing documentation for required inspections (sprinkler systems, fire doors, emergency lighting), unsealed fire-rated penetrations in electrical and housekeeping rooms, nine fire doors failing to properly latch, loaded sprinkler heads in multiple locations, and a medical cart obstructing egress. The facility demonstrated a good response by promptly correcting several violations (5 door latching issues, loaded sprinkler heads, and missing service documentation) and completing all remaining corrective actions, as evidenced by the September 2024 follow-up inspection showing full compliance. While the violations represented systemic gaps in maintenance and documentation affecting fire safety systems, none posed immediate life-threatening conditions, and the facility's timely remediation demonstrated appropriate commitment to regulatory compliance.

The inspection identified two low-severity violations: first-aid kits lacking clear signage and five unlabeled medications on medication carts. The facility responded promptly during the inspection by immediately posting signage for first-aid kits, discarding the unlabeled medications, and developing improved medication storage guidelines. These violations represented procedural non-compliance with minimal resident impact, and the facility's immediate corrective actions demonstrated good responsiveness to regulatory requirements.

The May 2023 inspection identified 15 violations including improper storage clearances near sprinklers, combustible materials in electrical/boiler rooms, improper extension cord use, missing fire safety system documentation (sprinkler testing, fire alarm reports, damper inspections), non-functional fire doors, and a broken carbon monoxide detector. The facility responded appropriately by correcting all deficiencies, as confirmed by the June 2023 follow-up inspection showing full compliance. While the violations represented a pattern of maintenance and documentation lapses affecting fire safety systems, none created immediate life-safety threats, and the facility's complete remediation within one month demonstrates adequate corrective action.