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LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND

751 KEARNEY STREET, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368
Score: 79 / 100

With a score of 79/100 and a B grade, Life Care Center Of Port Townsend is a well-regarded option in Port Townsend, Washington. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Port Townsend is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Port Townsend, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.36 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.72 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Apr 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 29 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0604 Severity E
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity E
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Apr 10, 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 2.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.8% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 6.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 34.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $34,808

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 79 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9