Life Care Center of Skagit ValleyCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1462 West State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
- CCN
- 505318
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 78
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Skagit Valley an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 15 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Washington is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $68,643 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 | Skagit County median | Washington median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 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) | 15 May 2026 | 16 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 18 Jun 2025 | 12 | 17 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 24 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | 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 | 7 Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | Fine | $32,646 | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Fine | $35,997 |
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 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.37 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.77 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | 2.66 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.52 | 3.60 | 3.81 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 39.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Washington median
- 43.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 42.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 4.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.5% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.6% | 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
- Skagit Valley Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | 25 Oct 1995 | |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2006 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 1996 | |
| Skagit Valley Operations, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 1996 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 20 Mar 2025 | |
| Skagit Valley Operations, LLC | Adp of the snf | 31 Aug 2000 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Skagit County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Vista Care Center | Mount Vernon | 4 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| Life Care Center of Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon | 1 of 5 | 36 | $206,734 | 9 Apr 2025 | |
| Soundview Rehabilitation and Health Care Inc | Anacortes | 2 of 5 | 29 | $0 | 30 Mar 2026 |
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 Skagit Valley (CCN 505318). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-skagit-valley-sedro-woolley-wa-505318/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Skagit Valley last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 15 May 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 10 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Jun 2025.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Skagit Valley?
- 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 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Skagit Valley 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.