Washington · Shoreline

Laurel Cove Community.

ALF98 bedsDementia-trained staff(206) 364-9336
Peer rank
Top 54% of Washington memory care
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Facility · Shoreline
A 98-bed ALF with 10 citations on file.
Licensed beds
98
Last inspection
Dec 2024
Last citation
Oct 2025
Operated by
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A large home, reviewed on public record.

Laurel Cove Community

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Peer Comparison

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.

Severity rank
31st%
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
Not enough repeat citations
among peers to rank.
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
6th%
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

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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Citation history, plotted month by month.

10 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.

Peer median 10 · dashed
Last citation: OCT 2025. Compared against peer median (dashed).
peer median
OCT 2025
Aug 2024as of Jul 2026

Finding distribution

10 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Sev 4 · IJ
J
K
L
Sev 3
G3
H
I
Sev 2
D
E
F
Sev 1
A7
B
C
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7 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

7
reports on file
10
total deficiencies
2025-10-01
Complaint Investigation
1 finding

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation was conducted in October 2025. The outcome field indicates no determination was reached or the investigation status remains incomplete as of the report date. Families should contact Washington DSHS directly for the final investigation results and any findings.

WAC §WAC 388-78A-2100
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2100

The facility failed to complete an updated assessment and Negotiated Service Agreement to include the Named Resident's aggressive behaviors during care.

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WAC 388-78A-2100: The facility failed to complete an updated assessment and Negotiated Service Agreement to include the Named Resident's aggressive behaviors during care.

2025-05-01
Complaint Investigation
3 findings

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation was completed in May 2025, but the document does not specify what allegation was investigated or what the outcome was. Without details about the complaint or findings, no summary of violations or compliance can be provided at this time.

WAC §WAC 388-78A-2210
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2210

The ALF failed to correctly transcribe the physician's orders, resulting in a resident receiving the wrong dose of medication.

WAC §WAC 388-78A-2260
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2260

The ALF failed to administer the correct doses of medications to a resident, who was subsequently hospitalized. Named staff incorrectly transcribed physician's orders resulting in additional doses.

WAC §WAC 388-78A-2640
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2640

The ALF staff failed to notify the resident's family member when there was a change of condition, including injuries, infections, or new medications.

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WAC 388-78A-2210: The ALF failed to correctly transcribe the physician's orders, resulting in a resident receiving the wrong dose of medication. WAC 388-78A-2210: The ALF failed to administer the correct doses of medications to a resident, who was subsequently hospitalized. Named staff incorrectly transcribed physician's orders resulting in additional doses. WAC 388-78A-2260: The ALF failed to administer the correct doses of medications to a resident, who was subsequently hospitalized. Named staff incorrectly transcribed physician's orders resulting in additional doses. WAC 388-78A-2210: The ALF failed to administer the correct doses of medications to a resident, who was subsequently hospitalized. Named staff incorrectly transcribed physician's orders resulting in additional doses. WAC 388-78A-2260: The ALF failed to administer the correct doses of medications to a resident, who was subsequently hospitalized. Named staff incorrectly transcribed physician's orders resulting in additional doses. WAC 388-78A-2640: The ALF staff failed to notify the resident's family member when there was a change of condition, including injuries, infections, or new medications.

2025-02-01
Complaint Investigation
Type A · 1 finding

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation was conducted in February 2025, but the narrative provided does not include details about what was alleged or what was found. To provide families with an accurate summary of the investigation outcome, please share the full complaint narrative or investigation findings.

Type AWAC §WAC 388-78A-2610
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2610

The assisted living facility failed to notify the King County Communicable Disease Department (local health jurisdiction) of a communicable disease outbreak when 22 residents developed signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal illness including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting between November 22 and December 11, 2024. The facility did not report the outbreak until December 10, 2024, which was 18 days after the initial onset, placing all 75 residents at risk for continued spread of communicable disease.

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WAC 388-78A-2610: The assisted living facility failed to notify the King County Communicable Disease Department (local health jurisdiction) of a communicable disease outbreak when 22 residents developed signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal illness including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting between November 22 and December 11, 2024. The facility did not report the outbreak until December 10, 2024, which was 18 days after the initial onset, placing all 75 residents at risk for continued spread of communicable disease.

2025-01-01
Complaint Investigation
1 finding
WAC §__wa_43ba78f1b0318441dc55d0ae22e10198
Verbatim citation text · WAC §__wa_43ba78f1b0318441dc55d0ae22e10198

The ALF failed to coordinate care by not obtaining a diagnostic test ordered by the physician or notifying the ordering physician that the diagnostic test was not obtained.

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—: The ALF failed to coordinate care by not obtaining a diagnostic test ordered by the physician or notifying the ordering physician that the diagnostic test was not obtained.

2024-12-01
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
2024-08-01
Complaint Investigation
2 findings
WAC §__wa_f74d87e4810cacee4132304b8e818f6d
Verbatim citation text · WAC §__wa_f74d87e4810cacee4132304b8e818f6d

The facility failed to assess and care plan for a resident's sexual behaviors, placing the resident and other memory care residents at risk for sexual assault. The facility also failed to notify family representatives about the incident.

WAC §__wa_a6f12ad14fe44e09b98ea31b213b4daf
Verbatim citation text · WAC §__wa_a6f12ad14fe44e09b98ea31b213b4daf

The facility discharged a hospitalized resident without providing a written discharge notice to the resident or representative explaining the reason for discharge and relocation, causing the resident to be displaced and remain hospitalized longer.

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—: The facility failed to assess and care plan for a resident's sexual behaviors, placing the resident and other memory care residents at risk for sexual assault. The facility also failed to notify family representatives about the incident. —: The facility discharged a hospitalized resident without providing a written discharge notice to the resident or representative explaining the reason for discharge and relocation, causing the resident to be displaced and remain hospitalized longer.

2024-03-01
Complaint Investigation
Type A · 2 findings

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation was conducted in March 2024. The outcome field indicates no determination was reached or the result is not applicable to this summary. For specific details about this complaint, families should request the full inspection report directly from Washington DSHS.

Type AWAC §WAC 388-78A-2350(7)(a)
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2350(7)(a)

The facility failed to integrate relevant information from an external home health provider regarding a resident's heel pressure area into the resident's Assessment and Negotiated Service Agreement. The facility did not document the wound or home health care instructions in the resident's service plan, placing the resident at risk for unmet care needs.

Type AWAC §WAC 388-78A-2600(1)(b)(2)(p)
Verbatim citation text · WAC §WAC 388-78A-2600(1)(b)(2)(p)

The facility failed to implement its own policies regarding skin breakdown and coordination of care for a resident with a developing pressure area. The facility did not complete a Skin Observation Tool as required by policy, did not update the Service Plan to reflect the unstageable pressure area or home health involvement, and did not properly monitor and document wound status, potentially contributing to worsening skin breakdown.

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WAC 388-78A-2350(7)(a): The facility failed to integrate relevant information from an external home health provider regarding a resident's heel pressure area into the resident's Assessment and Negotiated Service Agreement. The facility did not document the wound or home health care instructions in the resident's service plan, placing the resident at risk for unmet care needs. WAC 388-78A-2600(1)(b)(2)(p): The facility failed to implement its own policies regarding skin breakdown and coordination of care for a resident with a developing pressure area. The facility did not complete a Skin Observation Tool as required by policy, did not update the Service Plan to reflect the unstageable pressure area or home health involvement, and did not properly monitor and document wound status, potentially contributing to worsening skin breakdown.

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