Life Care Center of Port Townsend
751 Kearney Street · Port Townsend, WA · 98368 · 3603853555
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $34,808 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 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 May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · 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 November 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 4, 2023 | Fine | $34,808 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505306 · certified since November 6, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.