Nursing homes › Washington › Life Care Center of Kennewick
1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336 · (509) 586-9185 · 136 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 191 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,464,555 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.90 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.88. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 46 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-03-04 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-04 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-01-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-01-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-12-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-17 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-11-21 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-09-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-06-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-05-23 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-01-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-10-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-08-26 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-24 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-05-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-02-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-12 |
| 2024-02-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-12 |
| 2023-09-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | Fine | $42,550 |
| 2023-09-21 | Fine | $17,696 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/13/2005 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| DEVRIES, COLETTE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/10/2020 |
| JONES, MONTE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/08/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2005 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2005 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2005 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/13/2005 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| DEVRIES, COLETTE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/10/2020 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| JONES, MONTE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/08/2022 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/13/2005 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| TAKAGI, DELIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/15/2019 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2001 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Life Care Center of Kennewick — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 505080), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/life-care-center-of-kennewick-kennewick-wa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505080. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.