Blossom Place

The facility failed to provide a resident's records within the required 24-hour timeframe, taking 40 days to deliver documents requested on 09/22/2025 and sent on 10/22/2025 (received 11/07/2025). This delayed the representative's ability to clarify financial responsibilities and prolonged discussions. The facility responded proactively by implementing a clear policy for timely record delivery with tracking documentation, and all deficiencies were corrected and verified by the follow-up inspection on 02/13/2026. The follow-up found the facility in full compliance with all licensing requirements.

A resident was found unresponsive in the courtyard with second-degree burns and blisters on multiple body areas after being left outside in hot weather for an extended period, resulting in hospitalization for severe sepsis. The facility failed to conduct adequate safety checks and failed to thoroughly investigate the incident, document circumstances, or implement measures to prevent recurrence. The facility acknowledged investigation deficiencies and committed to improving their investigative process and witness statement collection, though the initial response lacked depth. A follow-up inspection on 08/05/2025 found all cited deficiencies corrected and the facility in compliance.

The facility had multiple fire safety compliance violations across three inspections (May, June, July 2025), including missing documentation for fire drills, fire door inspections, emergency lighting tests, and generator maintenance, plus physical issues like propped-open fire doors, unsecured oxygen tanks, and improper electrical device usage. Most significantly, in July the fire alarm system lost communication with the monitoring company, requiring fire watch protocols. The facility demonstrated an exemplary response by immediately implementing fire watch procedures, correcting most violations on-site during inspections, and promptly addressing the alarm system issue with documentation of corrective actions and proper notifications to authorities.

The facility failed to thoroughly investigate and document severe skin injuries requiring hospitalization for one resident, resulting in a $500 civil fine. The failure to conduct proper investigation meant no corrective interventions were implemented, placing other residents at ongoing risk of similar injury. The facility's inadequate response demonstrated systemic failures in their investigative processes and incident management protocols. The violation represents a serious breakdown in resident safety oversight with actual harm having occurred.

The facility failed to complete required background checks and credentialing for multiple staff members, with delays ranging from 16 to 571 days, and failed to obtain required references or character assessments. One medication technician worked without required home care aide certification, and three staff lacked fingerprint background checks while having unsupervised resident access. The facility acknowledged all deficiencies during the investigation, attributed issues to a previous Business Office Manager, and submitted attestation statements committing to corrective actions and monitoring systems by 5/23/25.

The facility had two moderate regulatory violations: (1) two staff members conducted pre-admission assessments without proper qualifications, and (2) one medication technician administered insulin to two residents 48 times without required nurse delegation. The facility acknowledged both deficiencies promptly, took corrective action, and a follow-up inspection on 06/16/2025 confirmed all deficiencies were corrected. No resident harm occurred and the facility demonstrated good responsiveness to regulatory oversight.

A complaint was filed regarding a reported fire at the facility, but the inspection found no actual fire had occurred—only an overheated popcorn incident in a resident room with no alarm activation, evacuation, or injuries. The facility cooperated with the investigation and was provided guidance on proper reporting requirements and fire watch procedures for future incidents. This was a minor procedural matter involving a complaint investigation rather than an actual fire safety violation.

The facility had a COVID-19 outbreak affecting five residents but failed to ensure staff were properly fitted for N95 masks, violating infection control requirements despite having appropriate PPE available and isolating positive residents. The facility demonstrated moderate response by isolating COVID-positive residents, posting appropriate signage, and consulting with the Local Health Department for guidance. However, the response was incomplete as the fundamental protective measure of N95 mask fitting was not implemented, leaving both staff and residents at continued risk during an active outbreak. A citation was issued for the failed infection control practice under WAC 388-78A-2600, indicating regulatory intervention was required to achieve full compliance with safety protocols during the infectious disease outbreak affecting over 10% of the resident population (5 of 42 residents).</response_score>

The Department of Social and Health Services completed a full inspection of Avista Senior Living Yakima on June 27, 2024, and found no deficiencies. The facility was in full compliance with all regulatory requirements at the time of inspection. No violations were identified and no corrective actions were required.