Aegis of Mercer Island.
Aegis of Mercer Island is Ranked in the top 50% of Washington memory care with 7 DSHS citations on record; last inspected Oct 2025.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
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ALF · 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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Aegis of Mercer Island has 7 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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7 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
7 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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4 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-10-01Annual Compliance VisitType B · 3 findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine inspection in October 2025, the facility was evaluated for compliance with Washington DSHS Specialized Dementia Care standards. The report does not specify deficiencies cited or enforcement actions taken. Families should contact DSHS directly at 1-800-562-6078 or review the full inspection report for detailed compliance findings.
“Staff C completed CPR and First-Aid training through an online, web-based program without required hands-on skills development training using mannequins or trainee partners as mandated by OSHA guidelines.”
“Staff F did not complete the required 12 hours of continuing education training from their December 2023 and December 2024 birthdays.”
“Staff D, hired on 11/11/2024, was not screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment; screening was completed 35 days after hire on 12/16/2024.”
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WAC 388-112A-0710, WAC 388-112A-0720: Staff C completed CPR and First-Aid training through an online, web-based program without required hands-on skills development training using mannequins or trainee partners as mandated by OSHA guidelines. WAC 388-112A-0060, WAC 388-78A-2474: Staff F did not complete the required 12 hours of continuing education training from their December 2023 and December 2024 birthdays. WAC 388-112A-0060, WAC 388-78A-2474: Staff G did not complete the required 12 hours of continuing education training from their April 2024 and April 2025 birthdays. WAC 388-78A-2480: Staff D, hired on 11/11/2024, was not screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment; screening was completed 35 days after hire on 12/16/2024.
2024-05-01Annual Compliance VisitType A · 3 findings
Plain-language summary
A routine inspection was conducted in May 2024. The report does not specify deficiencies or violations in the provided information. Families should contact Washington DSHS directly for the complete inspection details and any findings from that visit.
“A plastic barrier blocked access to the fourth-floor stairwell, preventing residents from safely evacuating during an emergency. The barrier was installed to contain dust from construction work but created a dangerous obstruction to the emergency egress route.”
“The secured memory care unit (Life's Neighborhood) had three exits with coded boxes but no instructions informing visitors how to exit without sounding an alarm. Visitors needed to ask staff for assistance to leave, creating a potential safety concern.”
“Two residents' medical devices (bed enablers/transfer poles) were not securely and safely installed for use, placing them at risk for potential entrapment and injury. The facility failed to ensure safe installation of these devices in accordance with safety guidelines.”
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WAC 388-78A-2700: A plastic barrier blocked access to the fourth-floor stairwell, preventing residents from safely evacuating during an emergency. The barrier was installed to contain dust from construction work but created a dangerous obstruction to the emergency egress route. WAC 388-78A-2380: The secured memory care unit (Life's Neighborhood) had three exits with coded boxes but no instructions informing visitors how to exit without sounding an alarm. Visitors needed to ask staff for assistance to leave, creating a potential safety concern. WAC 388-78A-2170: Two residents' medical devices (bed enablers/transfer poles) were not securely and safely installed for use, placing them at risk for potential entrapment and injury. The facility failed to ensure safe installation of these devices in accordance with safety guidelines.
2024-01-01Complaint InvestigationNo findings
2023-08-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
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I don't have enough information in the provided text to write an accurate summary. The document shows only that a complaint investigation occurred in August 2023, but contains no narrative details about what was alleged, what was found, or what the outcome was. To provide families with a meaningful summary, I would need the actual findings section describing the complaint, the facility's response, and whether any violation was substantiated.
“The facility failed to report an incident of suspected sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agency and the department. Staff determined that a reported bruise on a resident did not qualify as reportable, despite reasonable cause to suspect abuse.”
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WAC 388-78A-2630(1)(b): The facility failed to report an incident of suspected sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agency and the department. Staff determined that a reported bruise on a resident did not qualify as reportable, despite reasonable cause to suspect abuse.
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