Life Care Center of KennewickCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336
- CCN
- 505080
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 136
- Residents per day
- 77
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Kennewick an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 17 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Washington is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $60,246 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Washington (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Benton County median | Washington median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 193 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Washington median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 Nov 2025 | 17 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Aug 2024 | 13 | 17 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 13 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2024 | Fine | $42,550 | |
| 21 Sep 2023 | Fine | $17,696 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Washington median | Washington average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.90 | 4.10 | 4.37 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.77 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.66 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.44 | 3.60 | 3.81 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 47.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Washington median
- 43.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 37.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.6% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.4% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Kennewick Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 13 May 2005 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2005 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Benton County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center | Kennewick | 5 of 5 | 4 | $18,220 | 10 Apr 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Richland | Richland | 3 of 5 | 27 | $109,736 | 23 Jul 2025 | |
| Richland Post Acute | Richland | 5 of 5 | 9 | $59,762 | 25 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Kennewick (CCN 505080). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-kennewick-kennewick-wa-505080/
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Kennewick last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 13 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Kennewick?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Kennewick a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Washington as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.