LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND
751 KEARNEY STREET, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368 · CCN 505306
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 94
- Avg residents/day
- 43.6
- Phone
- 3603853555
Inspection history vs Washington & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Washington avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-11 | 9 | 17.0 | 9.5 | -8.0 better |
| 2 | 2024-02-23 | 5 | 17.2 | 9.8 | -12.2 better |
| 3 | 2023-03-08 | 18 | 15.5 | 9.3 | +2.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.75 | 59.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.85 | 53.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.80 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $34,808
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (32)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.2024-08-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-02
Actual harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Immediate jeopardy
- GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Actual harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for minimal harm
- 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.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0843Have 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.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1996-03-19 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1996-03-19 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1996-03-19 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1996-03-19 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1996-06-01 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1996-06-01 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-09-16 |
| CERNA, ANGELA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-02-18 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-10-02 |
| WINTERS, KARLA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-04 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1996-06-01 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
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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.