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anonymous747770 Asked November 2017

What is the Washington state laws for staff to resident ratio?

I have been trying to research information on what the state law is for staff to resident ratio in a Dementia care facility. Does every facility have different rules? Thank you for any help!

BarbBrooklyn Nov 2017
Washington State does not appear to legislate staffing ratios in Assisted Living facilities.

cdnreader Nov 2017
Dear MomofThree,

I believe every facility has different rules about this. I understand California has a law but some states do not. Maybe the town office might have more information about this. I do hear your concern because understaffing is an issue at so many care facilities and can lead to mistakes and poor care. If there is a facility you are interested in, I would ask the manager about their ratios.

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