GUARDIAN ANGEL HOMES (THE COTTAGE).
GUARDIAN ANGEL HOMES (THE COTTAGE) is Ranked in the bottom 3% on citation frequency among Washington peers with 12 DSHS citations on record; last inspected Mar 2026.
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Compared to 36 Washington facilities with a similar number of beds.
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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GUARDIAN ANGEL HOMES (THE COTTAGE) has 12 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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12 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
12 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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8 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2026-03-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
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A complaint investigation was conducted in March 2026; however, the available documentation does not specify what allegation was investigated or what the outcome was. To obtain details about the specific complaint and findings, families should contact Washington DSHS Residential Care Services directly for the complete inspection report.
“The facility failed both the initial Fire Marshal inspection and the follow-up Fire Marshal inspection.”
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WAC 388-78A-2040(2): The facility failed both the initial Fire Marshal inspection and the follow-up Fire Marshal inspection.
2025-09-01Complaint Investigation1 finding
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A complaint investigation was conducted in September 2025, but the outcome field does not indicate whether the complaint was substantiated or unsubstantiated, so no determination of violation can be reported based on the information provided.
“The facility did not follow their emergency preparedness plan during a fire incident. The facility failed to notify the fire department and was unable to provide documentation on fire watch.”
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WAC 388-78A-2040(1): The facility did not follow their emergency preparedness plan during a fire incident. The facility failed to notify the fire department and was unable to provide documentation on fire watch.
2025-06-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
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A complaint investigation was conducted in June 2025, though the specific allegation and outcome are not included in the information provided. Without details on what was investigated or what was found, a summary cannot be completed. Please provide the full narrative or findings from the DSHS report.
“The assisted living facility failed to ensure agency staff had access to resident records and were properly trained and oriented to the facility. Agency staff did not have access to care plans, were not informed of fall risk or care needs, and lacked knowledge of facility policies, resulting in inadequate care for a resident with chronic health conditions who subsequently fell and was hospitalized.”
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WAC 388-78A-2450(2)(h)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(i)(ii)(iii)(j): The assisted living facility failed to ensure agency staff had access to resident records and were properly trained and oriented to the facility. Agency staff did not have access to care plans, were not informed of fall risk or care needs, and lacked knowledge of facility policies, resulting in inadequate care for a resident with chronic health conditions who subsequently fell and was hospitalized.
2024-12-01Complaint Investigation2 findings
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A complaint investigation was conducted in December 2024 and no violation was found.
“The facility did not provide care and services as agreed upon in the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA).”
“Uneven walkways for residents posed a safety hazard. The facility was aware of safety issues and had started making repairs.”
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WAC 388-78a-2160: The facility did not provide care and services as agreed upon in the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA). WAC 388-78a-2138(2)(iv): Uneven walkways for residents posed a safety hazard. The facility was aware of safety issues and had started making repairs.
2024-07-01Complaint InvestigationNo findings
2024-04-01Complaint InvestigationType A · 1 finding
“The facility failed to complete a preadmission assessment prior to admitting a resident. The resident arrived at the facility after hospitalization (discharged AMA) without physician orders, medications, or a documented assessment of their care needs, placing them at risk.”
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WAC 388-78A-2070: The facility failed to complete a preadmission assessment prior to admitting a resident. The resident arrived at the facility after hospitalization (discharged AMA) without physician orders, medications, or a documented assessment of their care needs, placing them at risk.
2023-12-01Complaint 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 reference shows only "Investigations (12/2023)" without narrative details about what was alleged, investigated, or found. To write a proper summary for families, I would need the actual findings—whether the complaint was substantiated, what violation (if any) was cited, and what the facility's response or corrective action was.
“The facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of sexual abuse by a resident, failed to determine the circumstances of the event, and failed to protect residents during the investigation. The alleged perpetrator continued working at the facility after the allegation, and staff failed to conduct complete interviews or written statements from witnesses.”
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WAC 388-78A-2371: The facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of sexual abuse by a resident, failed to determine the circumstances of the event, and failed to protect residents during the investigation. The alleged perpetrator continued working at the facility after the allegation, and staff failed to conduct complete interviews or written statements from witnesses.
2023-08-01Annual Compliance Visit5 findings
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A routine inspection was conducted in August 2023. The report does not specify what findings or deficiencies, if any, were identified during the visit. Families should contact DSHS or request the full inspection report for details on the facility's compliance status.
“A deficiency was cited related to facility staffing requirements; details indicate the facility failed to provide adequate staffing as outlined in regulations.”
“The facility failed to maintain current pet immunization and examination records for one pet living on the premises as required by veterinarian licensing standards.”
“The facility failed to verify work references prior to hiring for one supplemental staff member, who was hired on 05/30/2023 and allowed to work unsupervised without verified professional references.”
“The facility failed to complete a character, competence, and suitability (CCS) review for one supplemental staff member with non-disqualifying background check results, placing residents at risk.”
“The facility failed to implement two-person care assistance as indicated in the resident's Negotiated Service Agreement for a resident requiring two-person assist.”
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WAC 388-78A-2450-2-b: The facility failed to verify work references prior to hiring for one supplemental staff member, who was hired on 05/30/2023 and allowed to work unsupervised without verified professional references. WAC 388-78A-24701-1: The facility failed to complete a character, competence, and suitability (CCS) review for one supplemental staff member with non-disqualifying background check results, placing residents at risk. WAC 388-78A-2484: A deficiency was cited related to facility staffing requirements; details indicate the facility failed to provide adequate staffing as outlined in regulations. WAC 388-78A-2160: The facility failed to implement two-person care assistance as indicated in the resident's Negotiated Service Agreement for a resident requiring two-person assist. WAC 388-78A-2620: The facility failed to maintain current pet immunization and examination records for one pet living on the premises as required by veterinarian licensing standards.
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