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Richland Post Acute
1745 Pike Avenue, Richland, WA 99354
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Richland Post Acute, in Richland, Washington, is certified for 71 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 21, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 53.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $60K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Benton Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 46 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.5 | 53.5 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 47.7% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $59,762 | $60,246 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Jun 2025, 12 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×26 E ×10 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2024 | Fine | $59,762 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.8%, RNs 52.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 0.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Richland Snf Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Benton County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 4 facilities in Benton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Richland Post Acute been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Richland Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Richland Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Richland Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Richland Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.