Nursing homes › Washington › Life Care Center of Port Townsend
751 Kearney Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 3603853555 · 94 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 above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.96 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 1.01. Weekend total: 3.55. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 22 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | 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 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2024-08-12 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-02-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-23 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-23 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-10-04 | 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 2023-11-02 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-04 | Fine | $34,808 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/19/1996 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/19/1996 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/19/1996 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| CERNA, ANGELA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/18/2019 |
| WINTERS, KARLA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1996 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1996 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1996 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| CERNA, ANGELA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/18/2019 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/02/2023 |
| WINTERS, KARLA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2025 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505306. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.