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LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY

1045 SOUTH 308TH STREET, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 · CCN 505188

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

$98,970

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Facilities in chain

194

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (82)5 actual harm

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. 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.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. 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.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0625Notify 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.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0742Provide 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.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. 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.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2024-12-31 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-31 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-31 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30

    Actual harm

33. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-29

    Actual harm

35. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-27

    Actual harm

36. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Actual harm

37. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0688Provide 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. EF0758Implement 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. GF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Actual harm

63. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-10 · Health · corrected 2023-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0688Provide 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.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. EF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-09-15 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in FEDERAL WAY

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