Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
1462 West State Route 20 · Sedro Woolley, WA · 98284 · 3608566869
150 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: $50,225 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
$50,225 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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 | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $86,222 |
Inspection citations (77 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 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 October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 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 July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 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 July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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 October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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 October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
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 October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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 October 16, 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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| February 23, 2026 | Fine | $50,225 |
| August 22, 2023 | Fine | $35,997 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505318 · certified since May 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.