Richland, WA

Life Care Center Of Richland

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $115,310 in total fines with 25 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

44 Goethals Drive, Richland, WA

(509) 943-1117

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

104

Certified beds

Average residents

66

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1979-07-10

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.59

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.15

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.91

All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.74

RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.95

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.34

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.63 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.52

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.45

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.55

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

58%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

4,349

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

40.32

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9932

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.40

Baseline 16.16% · Performance 19.39% · Measure score 4.40 · Achievement 4.40 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

8.72

Baseline 7.91% · Performance 5.23% · Measure score 8.72 · Achievement 8.72 · Improvement 8.70

Total nurse turnover

1.75

Baseline 53.45% · Performance 56.52% · Measure score 1.75 · Achievement 1.75 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.25

Baseline 4.22 hours · Performance 3.43 hours · Measure score 1.25 · Achievement 1.25 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.42%
10.72%
0.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 247 · Observed rate 10.12% · Lower 95% interval 8.02%
Discharge to community 54.83%
50.57%
4.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 256 · Observed rate 49.61% · Lower 95% interval 48.65%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.05
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 96.43%
95.27%
1.2 pts better
Numerator 162 · Denominator 168
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 168
Discharge self-care score 68.85%
53.69%
15.2 pts better
Numerator 84 · Denominator 122
Discharge mobility score 65.57%
50.94%
14.6 pts better
Numerator 80 · Denominator 122
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0.6%
2.29%
1.7 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 168 · Adjusted rate 0.65%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.23%
7.12%
1.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 166 · Observed rate 3.01% · Lower 95% interval 3.26%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.25%
8.2%
6.9 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 80
Staff flu vaccination coverage 35.54%
42%
6.5 pts worse
Numerator 43 · Denominator 121
Discharge function score 63.93%
56.45%
7.5 pts better
Numerator 78 · Denominator 122
Transfer of health information to provider 94.83%
95.95%
1.1 pts worse
Numerator 55 · Denominator 58
Transfer of health information to patient 97.87%
96.28%
1.6 pts better
Numerator 92 · Denominator 94
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 27.78%
25.2%
2.6 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 90

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
96.0%
2 pts better
93.4%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 90.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.2%
93.8%
6.6 pts worse
95.5%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
2.6%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.1%
16.3%
11.2 pts better
11.4%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 5.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
5.8%
0.1 pts better
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 5.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.9%
12.1%
5.8 pts worse
19.6%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 17.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.7%
15.9%
3.8 pts worse
16.7%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 26.1% · Q3 21.4% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 19.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 20.4%
20.0%
0.4 pts worse
16.3%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 20.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.3%
15.8%
4.5 pts better
14.9%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
1.2%
About the same
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.1%
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.1%
23.5%
5.6 pts worse
19.8%
9.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.0% · Q2 61.9% · Q3 24.8% · Q4 11.0% · 4Q avg 29.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.0%
4.7%
2.7 pts better
5.1%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
87.7%
11.4 pts better
81.7%
17.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.8% · Q3 98.9% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.8%
13.2%
2.4 pts better
12.0%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.8% · Observed 11.2% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
1.4%
0.1 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.5%
82.0%
1.5 pts better
79.7%
3.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.2%
19.9%
5.3 pts worse
23.9%
1.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.2% · Observed 26.5% · Expected 25.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-23 · Fire 2025-07-23

26 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-17 · Fire 2024-07-17

31 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-14 · Fire 2023-06-14

20 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2024-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2023-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-07-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-15

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2026-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-15

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-15

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2026-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

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 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-09-02

G · Actual harm 2025-07-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

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 2025-08-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2025-08-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

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 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-12

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 2025-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-10

G · Actual harm 2024-10-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

G · Actual harm 2024-10-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

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 2024-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

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 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

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 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

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 2024-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-05

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-24

G · Actual harm 2024-01-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-02-15

G · Actual harm 2023-09-27

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 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-27

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

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 2023-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

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 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

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 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-14

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-07-24

G · Actual harm 2023-04-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-24

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-24

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-04-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$51,610 2023-09-13

Fine

Fine · fine $51,610

Fine

$63,700 2023-04-24

Fine

Fine · fine $63,700

Fine

Ownership

Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 194 facilities 2005-04-01
Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 188 facilities 2005-04-01
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 2005-04-01
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 2006-01-01
Lilienthal, Joseph

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-11-09
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2005-04-01

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