19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
19 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Federal Way, WA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $32,175 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 19 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
32300 First Avenue South, Federal Way, WA
(253) 874-3580
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
147
Certified beds
Average residents
97
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-05-28
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.41
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.34
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
61%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.4
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.5
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.9% |
96.0%
4.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.3% |
93.8%
3.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
2.6%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.5% |
16.3%
13.8 pts better
|
11.4%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
5.8%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.7% |
12.1%
1.4 pts better
|
19.6%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.1% |
15.9%
1.8 pts better
|
16.7%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.8% |
20.0%
14.2 pts better
|
16.3%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.5% |
15.8%
8.3 pts better
|
14.9%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.8% |
23.5%
3.7 pts better
|
19.8%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
4.7%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 59.3% |
87.7%
28.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
22.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.9% |
13.2%
7.3 pts better
|
12.0%
6.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.6% |
1.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 66.2% |
82.0%
15.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
13.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.3% |
19.9%
1.6 pts better
|
23.9%
5.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
19 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (8 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-10
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-09-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-23
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-05
Inspection history
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-10-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-19
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-12-20
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $32,175
Fine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
General Partnership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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