THE COTTAGES AT MARYSVILLE.
THE COTTAGES AT MARYSVILLE is Ranked in the top 48% of Washington memory care with 6 DSHS citations on record; last inspected Apr 2025.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 38 Washington facilities with a similar number of beds.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Washington DSHS · Aging and Disability Services Administration.
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Rankings based on 36-month DSHS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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THE COTTAGES AT MARYSVILLE has 6 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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6 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
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6 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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The most recent inspection on March 1, 2025, found 6 deficiencies across 5 reports — can you share the written corrective action plans for those deficiencies and explain what changes were made to prevent recurrence?
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5 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-04-01Complaint InvestigationType B · 1 finding
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A complaint investigation at The Cottages at Marysville (conducted September 2024 through February 2025) found that a resident fell and sustained a fractured collarbone, and that the facility failed to provide non-concentrated sweets as ordered by the resident's medical provider, resulting in a citation for noncompliance with disclosure of services rules. The investigation did not identify failed practices related to the resident's appearance at the time of hospitalization or regarding a reported heart attack, as hospital records showed no cardiac event. A separate related complaint investigation found the same violation regarding non-concentrated sweets availability and issued a citation for the same disclosure violation.
“The facility's disclosure of services did not accurately reflect that diabetic management services were not provided. The facility failed to ensure non-concentrated sweets were available as ordered for a diabetic resident.”
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WAC 388-78A-2710: The facility's disclosure of services did not accurately reflect that diabetic management services were not provided. The facility failed to ensure non-concentrated sweets were available as ordered for a diabetic resident. WAC 388-78A-2710: The facility's disclosure of services did not accurately reflect that diabetic management services were not provided. The facility failed to ensure non-concentrated sweets were available as ordered for a diabetic resident. WAC 388-78A-2710: The facility's disclosure of services did not accurately reflect that diabetic management services were not provided. The facility failed to ensure non-concentrated sweets were available as ordered for a diabetic resident.
2025-03-01Annual Compliance VisitType A · 2 findings
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During an unannounced inspection conducted January 6–8, 2025, the facility was found not in compliance with safe storage requirements after surveyors discovered hazardous materials—including perineal cleanser, air freshener, nail polish remover, and urine odor eliminator—stored in unlocked cabinets and bathrooms accessible to all 39 memory care residents, creating a risk of harm from exposure to toxic substances. The facility also cited deficiencies related to tuberculosis screening procedures, food sanitation and worker certification, dietary manual requirements, and general maintenance standards. A plan of correction was required to bring the facility into compliance with Washington licensing regulations.
“Hazardous supplies and equipment were not securely stored in 3 of 4 cottages (Dogwood, Cedar, and Alder). Multiple high-risk items including perineal cleanser, air freshener, nail polish remover, urine odor eliminator, disinfecting wipes, and fragrance oil were found in unlocked cabinets and communal areas accessible to all 39 memory care residents.”
“One caregiver (Staff C) hired on 08/20/2024 did not complete the required 70-hour Basic training course within 120 days of hire before providing unsupervised direct care to residents. Two caregivers (Staff B and C) lacked proper CPR and First Aid training certifications.”
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WAC 388-78A-3100: Hazardous supplies and equipment were not securely stored in 3 of 4 cottages (Dogwood, Cedar, and Alder). Multiple high-risk items including perineal cleanser, air freshener, nail polish remover, urine odor eliminator, disinfecting wipes, and fragrance oil were found in unlocked cabinets and communal areas accessible to all 39 memory care residents. WAC 388-78A-2474: One caregiver (Staff C) hired on 08/20/2024 did not complete the required 70-hour Basic training course within 120 days of hire before providing unsupervised direct care to residents. Two caregivers (Staff B and C) lacked proper CPR and First Aid training certifications.
2024-12-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
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A complaint investigation at The Cottages at Marysville in September 2024 found that the facility hired a caregiver without completing a required background check review process—specifically, the facility failed to conduct a Character, Competence and Suitability review after the staff member's fingerprint background check came back with reported information that required such a review. The facility cited a deficiency for this violation of Washington licensing regulations. The facility was required to submit a plan of correction to address this hiring practice failure.
“The facility failed to complete a Character, Competence and Suitability (CCS) review for a staff member whose background check showed information requiring such a review. The staff member was hired and subsequently took unauthorized photographs of a non-verbal resident without consent.”
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WAC 388-78A-24701: The facility failed to complete a Character, Competence and Suitability (CCS) review for a staff member whose background check showed information requiring such a review. The staff member was hired and subsequently took unauthorized photographs of a non-verbal resident without consent.
2024-01-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
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A complaint investigation at The Cottages at Marysville found that the facility failed to ensure all staff members were current on fit testing for N95 respirators, which is required to prevent the spread of respiratory infections among residents, staff, and visitors. The facility's own policy required fit testing before employees wear respirators and annually thereafter, but record review and staff interviews confirmed that current employees had not received this testing as of July 2023. A deficiency was cited and the facility was required to submit a plan of correction.
“The facility failed to ensure all staff were current on fit testing for N-95 respirators as required by infection control measures. Twenty-eight current staff members had not been fit tested, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of contracting respiratory infections.”
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WAC 388-78A-2610: The facility failed to ensure all staff were current on fit testing for N-95 respirators as required by infection control measures. Twenty-eight current staff members had not been fit tested, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of contracting respiratory infections.
2023-10-01Complaint Investigation1 finding
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“The facility failed to make an immediate report to the hotline and law enforcement after discovering a resident's injuries of unknown origin, including a head injury and bruising on the neck. Although the family was notified and the resident was transported to the hospital, the facility did not timely report the incident as required.”
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WAC 388-78A-2630: The facility failed to make an immediate report to the hotline and law enforcement after discovering a resident's injuries of unknown origin, including a head injury and bruising on the neck. Although the family was notified and the resident was transported to the hospital, the facility did not timely report the incident as required.
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