Starfile / Washington

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KIRKLAND

10101 NORTHEAST 120TH STREET, KIRKLAND, WA 98034 · CCN 505334

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

$103,155

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 (60)3 actual harm

1. 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.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-23

    Actual harm

17. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-04-08 · Health · corrected 2025-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-08 · Health · corrected 2025-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2025-03-17 · Health · corrected 2025-04-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. 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.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-06 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-02-01 · Health · corrected 2024-02-22

    Actual harm

51. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-05 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Actual harm

57. 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.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. 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.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    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.