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HomeWashingtonLife Care Center of Kennewick

Life Care Center of Kennewick

1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA 993365095869185WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(99 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
136
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $60,246

How Life Care Center of Kennewick Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
WA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
WA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.90 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.88 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
47.7%
WA average
45.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.90 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
25
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 26, 2024
Most recent cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Benton County 65+
31,955
15.4% of county
County Population
207,560
Benton County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Kennewick is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kennewick, Washington with 136 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
136
Avg Residents/Day
77.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Benton
Last Inspection
Nov 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
133.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (46)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0573Potential for Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0563Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 16 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$60,246
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 21, 2023
$17,696
FineAug 26, 2024
$42,550

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.28 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.90 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.7%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 13, 2005
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
DEVRIES, COLETTEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 10, 2020
JONES, MONTEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 8, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 9, 2005
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 9, 2005
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 9, 2005
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 13, 2005
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
DEVRIES, COLETTEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 10, 2020
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
JONES, MONTEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 8, 2022
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2005
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
TAKAGI, DELIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2019
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2005
JONES, MONTEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 17, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2005
TAKAGI, DELIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 3, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Kennewick and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Life Care Center of Kennewick
Kennewick, WACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $60,246
Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center
Kennewick, WA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $18,220
Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco
Pasco, WA3.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Richland
Richland, WA7.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $109,736
Richland Post Acute
Richland, WA9.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $59,762
Regency at the Park
College Place, WA38.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $148,838
Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr
Walla Walla, WA39.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $28,106
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Kennewick
Kennewick, WA · Current facility
—3/52/53/5$60,246
Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center
Kennewick, WA
1.6 mi5/55/55/5$18,220
Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco
Pasco, WA
3.2 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Richland
Richland, WA
7.8 mi3/52/52/5$109,736
Richland Post Acute
Richland, WA
9.5 mi5/54/52/5$59,762
Regency at the Park
College Place, WA
38.5 mi5/54/55/5$148,838
Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr
Walla Walla, WA
39.3 mi5/55/55/5$28,106

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Kennewick?▾
Life Care Center of Kennewick has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center of Kennewick cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Kennewick participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Kennewick had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Kennewick had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $60,246.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Kennewick?▾
Life Care Center of Kennewick provides 3.90 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 2.28 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.7%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Kennewick have?▾
Life Care Center of Kennewick has 136 certified beds with an average of 77.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 57% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Kennewick?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 1 in Kennewick. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Kennewick?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Kennewick has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 99 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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