Life Care Center of Federal Way
1045 South 308th Street · Federal Way, WA · 98003 · 2539462273
157 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $98,970 |
Inspection citations (81 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
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 April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
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 April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $44,272 |
| January 10, 2024 | Fine | $54,698 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505188 · certified since September 17, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.