Starfile / Washington

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY

1462 WEST STATE ROUTE 20, SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284 · CCN 505318

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

$64,418

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 (80)3 actual harm

1. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2025-12-23 · Health · corrected 2026-01-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-10-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-10-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0584Honor 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.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. 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.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0585Honor 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-27 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-07-02 · Health · corrected 2024-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-05-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. 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.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0584Honor 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.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. 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.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Actual harm

59. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Actual harm

61. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. 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.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. 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.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. FF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-05-31 · Health · corrected 2023-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-04-17

    Actual harm

Ownership

Other facilities in SEDRO WOOLLEY

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