• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 190 certified beds with an average of 83.8 residents per day (44% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 21 deficiencies (inspected Nov 26, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $103,155 across 2 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 4.29 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 52.9% (high)
• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)
Life Care Center of Kirkland is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kirkland, Washington with 190 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored below average compared to Washington facilities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
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.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
+ 30 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLETCHER, TODD | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Sep 19, 2008 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 74% | Sep 19, 2008 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 30, 2008 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 19, 2008 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 19, 2008 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 19, 2008 |
| KAUR, JASMEEN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 6, 2021 |
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