Alderwood Post Acute: Sexual Assault Cover-Up - WA
The accused employee at Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation worked a full overnight shift from 10:10 PM to 6:20 AM on August 19, according to timecard records reviewed by inspectors. This was one day after a resident reported the sexual assault allegation on August 18.
The administrator completed the timecard on August 18 "so that the employee could get paid for their time off while suspended," inspection records show.
Five days after the initial allegation, staff discovered a new skin tear around the resident's left labia. The facility failed to report this injury or investigate whether it was connected to the assault allegation.
Male staff members continued providing intimate care to the resident despite a care plan requiring female-only care following the assault allegation. Treatment records show male employees documented completing treatments on the resident's genital area on August 23, 25, 26 and 27.
Staff D, a licensed practical nurse and nurse manager, told inspectors on September 3 that the resident "has a lot of skin issues in other places, so they felt it was because they have really fragile skin." Staff D admitted never actually seeing the injury herself.
When asked about the concerning location of the new injury and its timing after the sexual assault allegation, Staff D acknowledged "this concern should have been reported and investigated but they had not reported or investigated this."
The facility had implemented specific protections after the initial allegation, including female care only and care in pairs. Staff D explained this meant "male staff should not go into Resident 1's room even to answer a call light."
Yet male staff documented providing intimate treatments to the resident's genital area multiple times in the days following the discovery of the new injury.
Staff A, interviewed by inspectors, said the previous director of nursing services was responsible for investigating the August 18 sexual assault report. The investigation process should have included suspending the alleged staff member, assessing the resident for injuries, documenting findings, placing the resident on alert to monitor for psychological effects, and obtaining statements from staff who worked with the resident in the 48 hours before the allegation.
None of this happened properly.
Staff A reviewed the progress note about the August 23 skin tear discovery and said it was "the first time they had heard of this and that this should have been reported to the state and investigated."
The employee's statement wasn't obtained until August 22, four days after the allegation was reported and three days after he worked a full shift while supposedly suspended.
Progress notes show the skin tear around the resident's left labia was discovered on August 23 at 10:35 PM. No documentation exists showing staff completed a thorough skin examination when they found this injury of unknown origin.
Treatment for the genital injury began the same day it was discovered, according to the resident's Treatment Administration Record. But the facility's own care plan prohibited male staff from providing any care to this resident.
The inspection found the facility violated federal requirements for reporting and investigating potential abuse. Staff D told inspectors the interventions following the sexual assault allegation were clear: female care only and care in pairs for all interactions.
The resident was supposed to be monitored for psychological effects of the alleged assault. Instead, male employees continued accessing the resident's room and providing intimate care in direct violation of the protective measures.
Federal inspectors documented minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting few residents. But the violations reveal a systematic failure to protect a vulnerable resident who had reported sexual assault.
The administrator's decision to complete the accused employee's timecard personally, ensuring payment during a supposed suspension, suggests the facility prioritized staff interests over resident safety. The employee worked a full eight-hour overnight shift the day after the allegation.
When staff discovered new genital injuries five days later, no one connected the timing to the recent assault allegation. No investigation began. No report went to state authorities.
The resident remained exposed to the very staff member accused of assault, while new injuries appeared in the same intimate area where the alleged assault occurred.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
ALDERWOOD POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION in LYNNWOOD, WA was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 3, 2025.
This was one day after a resident reported the sexual assault allegation on August 18.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.