Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
Life Care Center Of Kennewick
Citations
1
CMS Rating
3/5
Beds
136
Provider ID
505080
Healthcare Facility
Life Care Center Of Kennewick
Kennewick, WA · View full profile →
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK in KENNEWICK, WA — inspection on June 24, 2024.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
FF684
TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 00242
Few 3 residents (Resident 1) reviewed for investigations. This failed practice placed all residents at risk for not affected
F-F684 for additional information.
Reference (WAC) 388-97-1080(9)(10)(c)
505080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in KENNEWICK, WA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.