17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Kennewick, WA
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $67,689 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 21 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA
(509) 586-9185
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
136
Certified beds
Average residents
70
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.09
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.48
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.45
All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.96
RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.56
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.58
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.63 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.03
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.21
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.44
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
37%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,687
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
38.95
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9920
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
4.45
Baseline 16.21% · Performance 19.37% · Measure score 4.45 · Achievement 4.45 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.35
Baseline 5.98% · Performance 7.13% · Measure score 2.35 · Achievement 2.35 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.20
Baseline 53.85% · Performance 38.36% · Measure score 6.20 · Achievement 6.20 · Improvement 4.84
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.59
Baseline 3.28 hours · Performance 3.81 hours · Measure score 2.59 · Achievement 2.59 · Improvement 1.63
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.83% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 372 · Observed rate 9.95% · Lower 95% interval 7.85% |
| Discharge to community | 67.87% |
50.57%
17.3 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 390 · Observed rate 61.28% · Lower 95% interval 62.69% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.95 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.52% |
95.27%
4.2 pts better
|
Numerator 208 · Denominator 209 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 209 |
| Discharge self-care score | 64.24% |
53.69%
10.5 pts better
|
Numerator 97 · Denominator 151 |
| Discharge mobility score | 77.48% |
50.94%
26.5 pts better
|
Numerator 117 · Denominator 151 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 208 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.13% |
7.12%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 230 · Observed rate 7.83% · Lower 95% interval 4.93% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 11.02% |
8.2%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 118 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 32.48% |
42%
9.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 117 |
| Discharge function score | 85.43% |
56.45%
29 pts better
|
Numerator 129 · Denominator 151 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.92% |
95.95%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 48 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 97.12% |
96.28%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 135 · Denominator 139 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 33.33% |
25.2%
8.1 pts better
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 114 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.4
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
96.0%
3.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.3% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.4% |
93.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 86.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.0% |
16.3%
10.3 pts better
|
11.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 13.5% |
5.8%
7.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 16.2% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.1% |
12.1%
2 pts better
|
19.6%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.4% |
15.9%
7.5 pts better
|
16.7%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 8.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.6% |
0.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.1% |
20.0%
8.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 28.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.9% |
15.8%
2.9 pts better
|
14.9%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 12.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.3% |
23.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.7% · Q2 44.6% · Q3 14.5% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 24.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
4.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.1% |
87.7%
13.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
7.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 82.0% · Q2 62.8% · Q3 65.6% · Q4 85.8% · 4Q avg 74.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.0% |
13.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.0% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 52.5% |
82.0%
29.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
27.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 52.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.8% |
19.9%
2.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.8% · Observed 21.9% · Expected 22.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-20
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 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-07-13
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 2023-07-12
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2026-02-12
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-26
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-09-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-26
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-04
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 2024-10-04
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-15
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-07-26
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 2023-07-26
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-07-26
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-07-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $42,550
Fine
Fine · fine $17,696
Fine
Fine · fine $7,443
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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