Nursing homeActive
Life Care Center Of Kennewick
1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA 993365095869185136 certified beds · 77 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
20
since 2023
Deficiencies
46
● 0● 40● 6
Penalties · 3 yrs
$60,246
2 fines
Last survey
2026-04-13
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Washington DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-17 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-21 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-03 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-26 | Standard | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-24 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-21 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-29 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Washington DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 505080-20260413-F880
F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-03Record 505080-20260304-F573
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-03Record 505080-20260304-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-03Record 505080-20260304-F607
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 505080-20260126-F880
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 505080-20260120-F607
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-26Record 505080-20251217-F842
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-26Record 505080-20251217-F849
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F550
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F605
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F645
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F658
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F825
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F883
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 505080-20251121-F925
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 505080-20250911-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-08Record 505080-20250814-F656
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 505080-20250625-F600
F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-13Record 505080-20250523-F563
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-13Record 505080-20250523-F609
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 505080-20250306-F880
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 505080-20250113-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-10-24Record 505080-20241003-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-24Record 505080-20241003-F609
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 505080-20240826-F604
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 505080-20240826-F689
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 505080-20240826-F688
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 505080-20240826-F698
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 505080-20240826-F791
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 505080-20240826-F908
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-31Record 505080-20240624-F684
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-31Record 505080-20240624-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-31Record 505080-20240624-F610
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-31Record 505080-20240624-F726
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 505080-20240523-F689
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 505080-20240320-F684
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-12Record 505080-20240212-F580
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-12Record 505080-20240212-F842
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 505080-20230921-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 505080-20230921-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 505080-20230921-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 505080-20230921-F610
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity GHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-07-26Record 505080-20230629-F550
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-26Record 505080-20230629-F658
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-26Record 505080-20230629-F699
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-26Record 505080-20230629-F761
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | Civil money penalty | $42,550 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-21 | Civil money penalty | $17,696 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.88
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 0.94 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.90
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 4.37 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.44
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 3.81 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.0% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.4% | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 11.8% | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 11.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.0% | 12.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butner, Nancy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Devries, Colette Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Monte Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Takagi, Delia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Butner, Nancy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Devries, Colette Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Monte Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Monte Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Takagi, Delia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Washington.
No county cost figures on file for Benton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab And Nursing Center Kennewick | 1.6 mi | 2025-04-10 | 052 |
| Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco Pasco | 3.2 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0752 |
| Life Care Center Of Richland Richland | 7.8 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0605 |
| Richland Post Acute Richland | 9.5 mi | 2025-07-02 | 0311 |
| Regency Hermiston Nursing & Rehab Center Hermiston | 26.5 mi | 2025-04-11 | 0201 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |