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Health Inspection Summary
Bothell Health Care
707 - 228th Southwest
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 481-8500

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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
1/20/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Inspection Date:
10/13/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Inspection Date:
3/5/20
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies222
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies335
Infection Control Deficiencies201
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies202
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies100
Resident Rights Deficiencies411
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies011
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies111
Environmental Deficiencies100
Administration Deficiencies000

Detailed result for inspection on 1/20/24
Date of last standard health inspection:1/20/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:16
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Washington:18.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Post nurse staffing information every day.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

10/7/2411/4/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 10/13/22
Date of last standard health inspection:10/13/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:8
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Washington:15.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

10/6/2311/1/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/6/2311/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

5/2/236/6/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

6/22/237/5/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

10/6/2311/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 3/5/20
Date of last standard health inspection:3/5/20Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:13
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Washington:18.4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

12/5/221/23/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

12/5/221/23/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

3/5/204/8/20
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Post nurse staffing information every day.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

10/7/2411/4/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

1/20/243/5/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

10/6/2311/1/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/6/2311/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

5/2/236/6/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

6/22/237/5/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

10/6/2311/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

12/5/221/23/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

10/13/2211/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

12/5/221/23/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not been cited for any deficiencies on infection control inspections in the last 3 years.
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