Starfile / Washington

LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND

44 GOETHALS DRIVE, RICHLAND, WA 99352 · CCN 505070

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

$115,310

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 (77)6 actual harm

1. EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-02

   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.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-12 · Health · corrected 2025-09-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. 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.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Actual harm

20. 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.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. 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.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-07-23 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Actual harm

32. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Actual harm

33. DF0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0578Honor 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.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. 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.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. 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.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. 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.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. 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.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Actual harm

60. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Actual harm

61. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. 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.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. 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.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-30

    Actual harm

74. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-03-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-03-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in RICHLAND

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