Starfile / Washington

GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY

491 SOUTH 338TH STREET, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 · CCN 505512

Inspection history vs Washington & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Facilities in chain

194

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (46)

1. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0584Honor 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.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0585Honor 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.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-02-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-02-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0625Notify 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.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0578Honor 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.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.