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Life Care Center of Kennewick: Care Quality Violation - WA

Healthcare Facility
Life Care Center Of Kennewick
Kennewick, WA  ·  3/5 stars

The citation falls under F684, the federal tag that covers a nursing home's obligation to provide care and services that attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Inspectors also referenced Washington State regulation WAC 388-97-1080, subsections covering resident care requirements.

The inspection report, spanning twelve pages, provides little additional detail in its publicly available narrative. What prompted the original complaint, which residents were affected, and what specific care failures inspectors documented are not described in the released portion of the record.

What the record does confirm is that someone filed a complaint, inspectors responded, and the facility received a deficiency citation tied directly to the quality of care it delivered to the people living there.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Life Care Center of Kennewick from 2024-06-24 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Editorial Standards & Data Disclosure

Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

Plan of correction: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to state survey agencies and those responses may not be reflected in CMS data at the time of publication. The absence of a plan of correction in our data does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken are encouraged to contact the facility directly or their state survey agency.

Corrections may have occurred: Inspection reports reflect conditions observed on the date of the survey. Facilities may have implemented corrections, staffing changes, additional training, or other remediation since the report was issued. We report what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.

Editorial process: Inspection findings are extracted from CMS source documents and synthesized using AI, reviewed for factual accuracy against the original report by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: August 8, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK in KENNEWICK, WA was cited for violations during a health inspection on June 24, 2024.

Inspectors also referenced Washington State regulation WAC 388-97-1080, subsections covering resident care requirements.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK?
Inspectors also referenced Washington State regulation WAC 388-97-1080, subsections covering resident care requirements.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in KENNEWICK, WA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 505080.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.