Life Care Center of Kennewick
1508 West Seventh Avenue · Kennewick, WA · 99336 · 5095869185
136 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $42,550 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $67,689 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 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 April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 26, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 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 September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 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 July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 26, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 26, 2024 | Fine | $42,550 |
| September 21, 2023 | Fine | $17,696 |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505080 · certified since June 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.