Life Care Center of Richland
44 Goethals Drive · Richland, WA · 99352 · 5099431117
104 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: $89,425 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
$89,425 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $141,035 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026 · 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 February 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 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 January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 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 August 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | Fine | $89,425 |
| September 13, 2023 | Fine | $51,610 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505070 · certified since July 10, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.