LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK – Nursing Home, KENNEWICK, Washington
Medicare and Medicaid
CMS quality ratings
Overall
Health inspection
Quality of care
Staffing
RN staffing
14 substantiated complaints
Last cited survey: 4 March 2026 · 100 health and 96 fire safety citations on file
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Main info
Name
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK
Address
1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE, KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Federal Provider Number
505080
Phone
(509) 586-9185
Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
136
Residents in Certified Beds
76.3
Nursing Home Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Residence in Hospital
Legal Business Name
KENNEWICK MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval
1974-06-01
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Data current as of
31 May 2026
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Location
1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE
KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 586-9185
Compare to WA average
See how this facility compares to the WA state average among rated nursing homes (205 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.
| Metric | This facility | WA average | Peer best (city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CMS stars | 3 | 3.31 | 5 |
| Health inspection | 2 | 2.84 | 4 |
| Staffing | 4 | 3.48 | 3 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 4.1 | 5 |
| Certified beds | 136 | 94.9 | — |
| Citations on file (health + fire) | 220 | ~21.2 health* | — |
- AGILITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 3★ overall
- ALDERWOOD MANOR — 3★ overall
- ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA — 5★ overall
- ALDERWOOD POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION — 2★ overall
- ARLINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 4★ overall
* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.
Owners information
| Name | Role Description | Type | Ownership Percentage | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST L | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100.00 | 05/13/2005 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 05/13/2005 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 10/10/2005 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100.00 | 05/13/2005 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 06/09/2005 |
| TAKAGI, DELIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 02/15/2019 |
| TAKAGI, DELIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 03/03/2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 05/01/2021 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 11/27/2024 |
| DEVRIES, COLETTE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 02/10/2020 |
| DEVRIES, COLETTE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | - | 02/10/2020 |
| THURMOND, JOAN E | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 06/09/2005 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 09/16/2018 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | - | 09/16/2018 |
| CROSS, CINDY S | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 06/09/2005 |
| JONES, MONTE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 03/08/2022 |
| JONES, MONTE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | - | 03/08/2022 |
| JONES, MONTE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 02/17/2025 |
| - | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 10/01/2005 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 01/01/2022 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100.00 | 05/13/2005 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | - | 05/13/2005 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 10/01/2005 |
| - | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 02/14/2025 |
| LAY, LISA M | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 04/24/2017 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 09/18/2001 |
Inspections & deficiencies
CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.
196 citations on file · Latest survey: 4 March 2026 · 100 health · 96 fire safety
D: 104
F: 64
E: 16
G: 6
J: 6
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Last 24 months
Health deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | F607 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2026-03-04 | F600 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2026-03-04 | F573 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. |
| 2026-01-26 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2026-01-26 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2026-01-20 | F607 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2026-01-20 | F607 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2025-12-17 | F849 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | 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. |
| 2025-12-17 | F849 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | 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. |
| 2025-12-17 | F849 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | 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. |
| 2025-12-17 | F842 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2025-12-17 | F842 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2025-12-17 | F842 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2025-11-21 | F925 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2025-11-21 | F925 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2025-11-21 | F883 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2025-11-21 | F883 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2025-11-21 | F825 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2025-11-21 | F825 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2025-11-21 | F658 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
Fire safety deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | E6 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2025-11-21 | E7 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2025-11-21 | E9 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2025-11-21 | E24 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2025-11-21 | E30 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2025-11-21 | E32 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2025-11-21 | E36 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2025-11-21 | E37 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2025-11-21 | K223 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | 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. |
| 2025-11-21 | K345 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2025-11-21 | K353 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2025-11-21 | K355 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2025-11-21 | K362 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2025-11-21 | K761 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2025-11-21 | K712 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2025-11-21 | K363 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2025-11-21 | K372 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2025-11-21 | E4 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2025-11-21 | E6 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2025-11-21 | E7 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
Additional information
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Quality Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating | 5 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay) | 1 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay) | 2 |
| Staffing Rating | 4 |
| RN Staffing Rating | 4 |
| Reported CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.69938 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.92886 |
| Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.90674 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.8356 |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.15768 |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.0451 |
| Casemix CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.3027 |
| Casemix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.77446 |
| Casemix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.49187 |
| Casemix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.56904 |
| Adjusted CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.42006 |
| Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.87271 |
| Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.85193 |
| Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.90635 |
Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1) | 2019-03-05 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2) | 2018-04-12 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 26 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 11 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 15 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1) | 168 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1) | 0 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 1) | 168 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 27 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 22 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 9 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2) | 251 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 2) | 251 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3) | 2017-01-13 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 22 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 15 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 7 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3) | 164 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 3) | 164 |
Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 136.5 |
Complaints, Fines, and Penalties
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 7 |
Number of Substantiated Complaints | 14 |
Number of Fines | 3 |
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 67689 |
Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
Cited for Abuse | |
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | |
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | |
With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
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