Lake Ridge Center
817 East Plum Street · Moses Lake, WA · 98837 · 5097657835
74 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $108,087 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$108,087 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $108,087 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
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.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
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.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 16, 2025 | Fine | $59,675 |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $48,412 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505261 · certified since January 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.