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LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK

1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE, KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Score: 44 / 100

CMS data shows Life Care Center Of Kennewick earning a D grade with a score of 44/100, placing it below most facilities in Washington. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Kennewick exceed national averages, with 4.45 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.09 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Kennewick, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.45 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.48 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.58 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Jan 25, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 40 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 25, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jan 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0849 Severity D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice serv
    Dec 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity E
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Nov 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 13.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 24.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $67,689

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
136
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17