Nursing homes › Washington › Life Care Center of Kirkland
10101 Northeast 120Th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034 · 4258232323 · 190 certified beds
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, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.87 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 1.05. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 61 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2025-11-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-19 |
| 2025-04-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-19 |
| 2025-03-17 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2024-11-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-07 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Fine | $14,950 |
| 2024-02-01 | Fine | $38,610 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/19/2008 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/19/2008 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/19/2008 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/30/2008 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505334. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.