Life Care Center of Kirkland
10101 Northeast 120th Street · Kirkland, WA · 98034 · 4258232323
190 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).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $61,610 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 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 January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 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 January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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 29, 2025 | Fine | $23,000 |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $38,610 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505334 · certified since May 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.