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HomeWashingtonLife Care Center of Port Townsend

Life Care Center of Port Townsend

751 Kearney Street, Port Townsend, WA 983683603853555
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
94
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $67,308

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 94 certified beds with an average of 43.6 residents per day (46% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Apr 11, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $67,308 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.75 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 59.2% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Port Townsend is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Port Townsend, Washington with 94 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to Washington facilities.

Beds
94
Avg Residents/Day
43.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 6, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
45.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (32)

F0604Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 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: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0729Potential for Harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0604Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0843Minimal Harm

Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 2 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$67,308
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 8, 2023
$32,500
FineOct 4, 2023
$34,808

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

Nurse Aide2.36 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.75 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.38 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.2%
RN Turnover
53.8%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Mar 19, 1996
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 19, 1996
PRESTON, FORRESTGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 19, 1996
PRESTON, FORRESTLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 19, 1996
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1996
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1996
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
CERNA, ANGELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2019
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SEKERAMAYI, FLOYDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 2, 2023
WINTERS, KARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2025
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 1996
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Port Townsend?▾
Life Care Center of Port Townsend has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Port Townsend had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Port Townsend had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 11, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $67,308 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Port Townsend?▾
Life Care Center of Port Townsend provides 3.75 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 2.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.2%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Port Townsend have?▾
Life Care Center of Port Townsend has 94 certified beds with an average of 43.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 46% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →