Port Townsend, WA

Life Care Center Of Port Townsend

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $34,808 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

751 Kearney Street, Port Townsend, WA

(360) 385-3555

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

94

Certified beds

Average residents

44

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1986-11-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.85

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.53

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.36

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.38

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

54%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

59%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.4
0.5 pts better
1.9
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
1.5
1.2 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
96.0%
1.2 pts better
93.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
93.8%
6.2 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
2.6%
0.9 pts worse
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.2%
16.3%
9.1 pts better
11.4%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.2%
5.8%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.7%
12.1%
1.6 pts worse
19.6%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5%
15.9%
1.4 pts better
16.7%
2.2 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 15.2%
20.0%
4.8 pts better
16.3%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.8%
15.8%
1 pts better
14.9%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.1%
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
1.7%
1 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 34.2%
23.5%
10.7 pts worse
19.8%
14.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
4.7%
1.8 pts better
5.1%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.8%
87.7%
0.9 pts worse
81.7%
5.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.3%
13.2%
6.1 pts worse
12.0%
7.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.4%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 63.6%
82.0%
18.4 pts worse
79.7%
16.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 12.2%
19.9%
7.7 pts better
23.9%
11.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-11 · Fire 2025-04-11

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-23 · Fire 2024-02-23

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-08 · Fire 2023-03-08

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-03-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-03-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-12

F729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2024-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-07

G · Actual harm 2023-10-04

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-02

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-03-08

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-04-13

G · Actual harm 2023-03-08

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-13

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-08

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-04-13

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-08

F843 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

Corrected 2023-04-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$34,808 2023-10-04

Fine

Fine · fine $34,808

Fine

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 1996-03-19
Butner, Nancy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 29 facilities 2018-09-16
Cerna, Angela

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-02-18
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1996-06-01
Developers Investment Company Inc

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 60 facilities 1996-03-19
Developers Investment Company Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 60 facilities 1996-06-01
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2024-12-13
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1996-06-01
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-12-13
Preston, Forrest

General Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1996-03-19
Preston, Forrest

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1996-03-19
Sekeramayi, Floyd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-10-02
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22
Winters, Karla

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-04
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2024-12-13

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