Nursing homes › Washington › Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
1462 West State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 · 3608566869 · 150 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: 4.20 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.87. Weekend total: 3.52. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.
All-time on record: 52 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | 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 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-01 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-02-23 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-23 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2025-12-23 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-22 |
| 2025-09-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-09-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-06-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-24 |
| 2024-09-13 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Fine | $50,225 |
| 2023-08-22 | Fine | $35,997 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/25/1995 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/25/1995 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| NEKUDA, VANESSA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/03/2024 |
| SAVELA, HEATHER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2023 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1996 |
| 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 01/01/2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1996 |
| SKAGIT VALLEY OPERATIONS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1996 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| DHALIWAL, NAVDEEP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/14/2022 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| NEKUDA, VANESSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/03/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| SAVELA, HEATHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2023 |
| 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 505318. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.