Camelot Society

The facility had serious compliance violations across multiple areas: a staff member worked directly with vulnerable clients for one month while holding a disqualified background check status, and 5 of 7 sampled staff failed to complete required long-term care worker training within mandated timeframes (some delayed by over 2 years). The facility conducted an investigation and acknowledged the violations occurred under previous management no longer employed, attributed some delays to scheduling conflicts, but demonstrated incomplete corrective actions with inadequate documentation systems and no evidence of comprehensive policy changes to prevent recurrence.

The facility failed to report suspected financial exploitation (fraudulent checks/withdrawals) per mandatory reporting requirements and had an unsigned Individual Financial Plan on file. While financial crimes against a vulnerable resident and regulatory non-compliance represent serious concerns, no immediate physical harm occurred and funds were reimbursed. The facility conducted an investigation, updated mandatory reporting policies to clarify reporting obligations even when other entities are involved, implemented enhanced tracking systems for financial plans, and provided staff training on the updated procedures.

This document reflects an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) outcome where the provider successfully disputed a citation (WAC 388-101D-0240) from a February 8, 2024 inspection, resulting in deletion of the deficiency. The facility engaged appropriately in the dispute resolution process, and the regulatory agency conducted a thorough review of materials and records before ruling in the provider's favor. No actual violations remain on record, indicating either the original citation was unfounded or the provider successfully demonstrated compliance.

The facility received a Statement of Deficiencies dated February 8, 2024, citing a violation of WAC 388-101D-0240. The facility promptly exercised its right to dispute the citation through the formal Informal Dispute Resolution process, with an IDR meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024. The facility demonstrated an organized and professional response by assembling a three-person leadership team (Executive Director, Program Administrator, and Program Manager) to represent the facility in the dispute process. The specific nature of the violation under WAC 388-101D-0240 is not detailed in this scheduling letter, preventing a more precise assessment of event severity, though the facility's decision to dispute suggests disagreement with the finding rather than acceptance of a substantive care violation.

The facility failed to report suspected financial exploitation (fraudulent checks) to Adult Protective Services per mandatory reporting requirements, and had an unsigned Individual Financial Plan on file. The facility conducted an internal investigation after learning of the fraud but incorrectly assumed the bank and police involvement satisfied their independent reporting obligation. Their corrective action included policy clarification and staff training on mandatory reporting, plus improved document tracking systems, demonstrating adequate but not exemplary response to the regulatory failures identified.

Initial inspection found hot water temperatures exceeding 120°F safety limit (reaching 130.9°F), posing scalding risk to residents, along with inadequate monitoring documentation. The facility responded appropriately by purchasing new digital thermometers, implementing monthly temperature checks, and supervisor verification procedures. Follow-up inspection on 04/21/2023 confirmed all deficiencies were corrected with no new violations found.