OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Social and Health Services has issued a stop placement of admissions on Daystar at Westwood, a privately operated boarding home, located at 2615 SW Barton Street, Seattle.

The boarding home is licensed and owned by Huntington Retirement Homes, Inc.

The state took the action after finding numerous violations that affected the safety and well-being of residents. The violations include but are not limited to:

• The licensee failed to complete an ongoing assessment for two residents.
• The licensee failed to have a written plan for family assistance with treatments for two residents.
• The administrator failed to ensure systems were in place to provide the care and services required by residents.
• The licensee failed to keep the boarding home clean and in good repair.
• The licensee failed to properly secure hazardous materials in a locked storage area.

The provider has the right to contest the stop placement of admissions by requesting an administrative hearing within 28 days of state notification. While the home is in stop placement, licensee may not admit any new residents or re-admit current residents without department permission pending any appeal. The current residents may remain.