LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK

1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE, KENNEWICK, WA 99336 · CCN 505080 · 136 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-10-03 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-08-26 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-08-26 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0604, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

2024-06-24 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2023-09-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-06-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0550, severity G)

Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.58

state median 3.78

Weekend staffing gap

−10%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%

RN hours / resident / day

0.68

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

48%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $60,246 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-08-26	Fine	$42,550
2023-09-21	Fine	$17,696

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 40 · Immediate jeopardy: 2

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-13	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-04	F0573	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-04	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-04	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-01-26	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-20	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0605	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0825	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-21	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-11	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-14	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-25	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-05-23	F0563	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-05-23	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-06	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-08-26	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-08-26	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-08-26	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-26	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-26	F0908	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-24	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-24	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-24	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-06-24	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-03-20	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-12	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-12	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-06-29	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-06-29	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-06-29	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-06-29	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK, KENNEWICK” at medicare.gov/care-compare.