Mountain Valley of Cascadia

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mountain Valley of Cascadia, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 1, 2025

  Based on observation, FDA Food Code, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment was cleaned. These deficiencies had the potential to affect the 57 residents who consumed food prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential foodborne illnesses and adverse health outcomes. Findings include: The FDA Code Section 4-602.12 Cooking and Baking Equipment documented food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be cleaned to prevent encrustation's that may impede heat transfer necessary to adequately cook food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 17, 2024

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment was maintained and food was stored in a safe and sanitary manner. These deficiencies had the potential to affect 58 residents residing in the facility who consumed food prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination of food and adverse health outcomes, including food-borne illnesses. Findings include: 1. FDA Food Code Section 3-303.12 documented packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or its positioning in the ice or water. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF908Apr 6, 2023

  Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure cold food storage equipment was maintained in safe operating condition. This was true for 1 of 3 cold food storage equipment (kitchen walk-in refrigerator). This placed residents at risk of contracting food borne illnesses if they consumed food that was not kept at a safe temperature. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy, General Environment Condition, revised 1/28/17, stated the physical plant and equipment are monitored through the prevention maintenance plan and work order system for potential hazards. This policy was not followed. Review of a Maintenance Work Order, dated 11/18/22, stated, walk-in freezer low on R404A [refrigerant - chemical coolant]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF554Aug 21, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure self-administration of medications was evaluated and implemented properly for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #32) who were reviewed for self-administration. This deficiency allowed for Resident #32 to have unrestricted access to medications and created the potential for medication errors to occur. Findings include:Resident #32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including acute respiratory failure with hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in your body tissues), chronic respiratory failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a progressive long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe).On 8/17/26 at 2:41 PM, one grey and white… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Aug 21, 2026

  Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) evaluations were accurate. This was true for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #8) whose PASRR records were reviewed. This failure placed Resident #8 at risk for their mental health needs to go unmet, creating the potential for harm. Findings include:Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including COPD, dementia, a history of substance and alcohol use disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Resident #8's medical record documented they were diagnosed with depression on 4/15/25 and began taking a medication for their depression. […]