LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY
State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.
Serious inspection findings
2026-02-23 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.72
state median 3.78
Weekend staffing gap
−8%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%
RN hours / resident / day
0.60
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
1%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
39%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
2 enforcement action(s), totaling $86,222 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Fine | $50,225 |
| 2023-08-22 | Fine | $35,997 |
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) —
- PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) —
- MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) —
- Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) —
- Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) —
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) —
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) —
- Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0565 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0605 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0628 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-05-15 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-05-01 | F0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-23 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2026-02-23 | F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-23 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0806 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0813 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-06-18 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0637 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0661 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-13 | F0881 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-02 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-08 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-12 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-11-08 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |