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Nursing homes in Benton County, Washington
Benton County, Washington, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 364 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (36%). Inspectors recorded 167 health deficiencies over three cycles, 45.9 per 100 beds against 50.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $248K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Benton County | Washington | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 193 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 36% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 45.9 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $248K | $10M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center | Kennewick | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18.9 | $18K | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Richland Post Acute | Richland | 71 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 53.5 | $60K | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Kennewickabuse icon | Kennewick | 136 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 33.8 | $60K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Richland | Richland | 104 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 73 | 70.2 | $110K | 6 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 13 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 10 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (2), Regency Pacific Management (1), Pacs Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Benton County, Washington?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 364 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Benton County have the highest CMS ratings?
Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center (5 stars), Richland Post Acute (5 stars), Life Care Center of Kennewick (3 stars)
How do Benton County nursing homes compare with Washington?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 36% statewide; citations run at 45.9 per 100 beds against 50.9 statewide.