The Cottages of Renton.
The Cottages of Renton is Ranked in the top 39% of Washington memory care with 6 DSHS citations on record; last inspected Nov 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 of Renton 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 facility holds a DSHS Specialized Dementia Care contract — can you explain in plain language what specific supports or activities that contract requires beyond standard assisted living, and show families the written dementia care program on file?
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5 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-11-01Annual Compliance VisitType A · 2 findings
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During a follow-up inspection on September 12, 2025, inspectors observed a kitchen staff member repeatedly failing to wash hands properly before handling clean food equipment and dishes, including washing for only 4 to 10 seconds instead of the required 20 to 40 seconds, and handling clean items and food containers with bare hands without washing in between tasks. This was an uncorrected violation from a previous citation issued on July 25, 2025, and placed all 50 residents at risk of food contamination and foodborne illness. The facility was also cited for a continuing education training requirement violation involving a certified nursing assistant.
“Kitchen staff (Staff P) failed to follow proper hand sanitation guidelines when preparing food, handling equipment and utensils. Staff completed improper hand washing (4-6 seconds instead of required 20-40 seconds) and touched face, clean equipment, and dishes with bare hands without proper hand washing in between.”
“Three of five sampled care staff (Staff E, Staff Q, and Staff R) failed to complete the required 12 hours of continuing education training by their respective birthdays. Staff E completed 11.25 hours (0.75 short), Staff Q completed 1 hour (11 hours short), and Staff R completed 1.5 hours (10.5 hours short).”
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WAC 246-215-02310 / WAC 388-78A-2305: Kitchen staff (Staff P) failed to follow proper hand sanitation guidelines when preparing food, handling equipment and utensils. Staff completed improper hand washing (4-6 seconds instead of required 20-40 seconds) and touched face, clean equipment, and dishes with bare hands without proper hand washing in between. WAC 388-112A-0611 / WAC 388-112A-1000 / WAC 388-78A-2474: Three of five sampled care staff (Staff E, Staff Q, and Staff R) failed to complete the required 12 hours of continuing education training by their respective birthdays. Staff E completed 11.25 hours (0.75 short), Staff Q completed 1 hour (11 hours short), and Staff R completed 1.5 hours (10.5 hours short).
2025-05-01Complaint Investigation1 finding
“Facility staff failed to inform the 911 operator that a resident had a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order in place. Staff began lifesaving chest compressions before locating the resident's DNR order, and failed to follow facility policy and procedures regarding DNR orders.”
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—: Facility staff failed to inform the 911 operator that a resident had a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order in place. Staff began lifesaving chest compressions before locating the resident's DNR order, and failed to follow facility policy and procedures regarding DNR orders.
2025-02-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
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A complaint investigation at The Cottages of Renton found that the facility failed to update service plans for two residents after changes in their condition, in violation of state regulations. One resident experienced multiple falls between August and November 2024, including falls resulting in a hip fracture, rib fractures, a head injury requiring hospitalization, and a punctured lung that led to sepsis and other complications; the resident was discharged to a skilled nursing facility and passed away in 2024, and the facility did not update the resident's service plan after hospitalizations despite hospital discharge notes indicating the resident required a wheelchair, assistance to propel it, and 24-hour continuous staff assistance. Citations were issued for failure to complete assessments and update service plans when residents had changes in condition or injuries requiring medical intervention.
“The facility failed to update service plans for 2 residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) when there was a change of condition. Resident 1 experienced eight falls between 08/23/2024 and 11/14/2024, including falls resulting in hip fracture, head injuries, rib fractures, and a punctured lung, but no updated service plans were completed after hospitalizations. Hospital discharge notes indicated Resident 1 required 24-hour continuous staff assistance and wheelchair mobility, but the facility did not document initiation of their Fall Prevention or Fall with Head Injury policies.”
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WAC 388-78A-2100: The facility failed to update service plans for 2 residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) when there was a change of condition. Resident 1 experienced eight falls between 08/23/2024 and 11/14/2024, including falls resulting in hip fracture, head injuries, rib fractures, and a punctured lung, but no updated service plans were completed after hospitalizations. Hospital discharge notes indicated Resident 1 required 24-hour continuous staff assistance and wheelchair mobility, but the facility did not document initiation of their Fall Prevention or Fall with Head Injury policies. WAC 388-78A-2100: The facility failed to complete an updated assessment for Resident 2 when there was a change of condition. Resident 2 presented with a swollen, tender, and warm left knee on 10/10/2024 that progressively worsened with redness and pain through 10/25/2024, but no updated service plan was documented to address this identified problem and related care needs.
2024-03-01Annual Compliance VisitType A · 2 findings
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A routine unannounced inspection of The Cottages of Renton on January 3 and 9, 2024 found that the facility failed to document care plans addressing seizure and convulsion risks for two residents taking seizure medications, and that one staff member did not follow proper hand hygiene when assisting residents with medication administration, placing all 56 residents at risk of infection. The facility was cited for deficiencies in developing adequate service agreements documenting monitoring and interventions for residents' known health conditions and for failing to maintain infection control practices. The facility submitted a plan of correction indicating compliance would be achieved by March 14, 2024.
“Facility failed to document a plan to monitor and address interventions for current clinical needs for 2 residents with seizure/convulsion disorders. Resident 7's service plan did not document signs and symptoms of seizures or staff instructions if a seizure occurred. Resident 22's service plan did not document signs and symptoms of convulsions or safety plan instructions.”
“Staff J, Medication Technician/Caregiver, failed to implement proper hand washing hygiene when providing medication administration assistance to residents. Staff did not wash hands or use hand sanitizer before or after providing medication administration assistance, placing all 56 residents at risk of cross-contamination and infection.”
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WAC 388-78A-2140: Facility failed to document a plan to monitor and address interventions for current clinical needs for 2 residents with seizure/convulsion disorders. Resident 7's service plan did not document signs and symptoms of seizures or staff instructions if a seizure occurred. Resident 22's service plan did not document signs and symptoms of convulsions or safety plan instructions. WAC 388-78A-2610: Staff J, Medication Technician/Caregiver, failed to implement proper hand washing hygiene when providing medication administration assistance to residents. Staff did not wash hands or use hand sanitizer before or after providing medication administration assistance, placing all 56 residents at risk of cross-contamination and infection.
2023-11-01Complaint InvestigationNo findings
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