Life Care Center Of Richland
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
wanted to go outside for a walk. Staff D stated they put the code in to disarm the alarm and opened the door for Resident 1. They stated Resident 1 had no identification such as a wrist band that indicated they were a resident. Staff D stated they were unfamiliar with the residents since it was their first day working with them. Staff D stated they received elopement training during their orientation on the two days prior to Resident 1's elopement. Staff D stated, this was all on me, I let Resident 1 out, I didn't know my residents.
During an interview on 08/12/2025 at 1:03 PM, Staff E, Registered Nurse, stated they were training Staff D
the day Resident 1 eloped. They stated when Resident 1 was returned to the facility by a staff member and observed them being sweaty. Staff E stated Resident 1 had been identified as exit seeking and staff were aware of those behaviors. Staff E stated Staff D was a new employee and had stated they did not know Resident 1 was a resident and had let them out the door. Staff E was unaware that Resident 1 had left the facility until they had been returned by Staff C. During an interview on 08/11/2025 at 2:27 PM, Staff C stated they were driving home after leaving work at 3:00 PM on 08/02/2025 and saw Resident 1 walking on
the sidewalk. They stated Resident 1 was hot, breathing heavy, and sweating. Staff C stated they opened their car door and Resident 1 got in and asked, are we going to Seattle? Staff C returned Resident 1 to the facility, took them to their room, and provided cool water. They stated they informed Staff E, Registered Nurse, who was unaware that Resident 1 had left the facility. During an interview on 08/12/2025 at 1:17 PM, Staff B, Director of Nursing, stated Resident 1 had been assessed and identified as an elopement risk on admission. There were care plan interventions in place to prevent elopement. They stated Staff D, who was
a new employee, had seen Resident 1 at the exit door, checked on them, and was told they wanted to go for a walk. Staff D opened the door for Resident 1. Staff B stated the protocol would have been for Staff D to assess the situation, not enter the key code to disarm the door alarm, check the elopement binder and with their trainer before allowing any resident to exit the facility. During an interview on 08/12/2025 at 1:42 PM, Staff A, Administrator, stated all employees needed to be aware of who the elopement risks were, including
the new hires. They stated they expected the new hires to shadow their trainer and were unsure why Staff D was not with their trainer at the time of the elopement. Staff A stated the prevention of elopements included improving staff education and awareness. Reference: WAC 388-97-1060(3)(g) This is a repeat deficiency from the Statement of Deficiencies dated 12/05/2024 and 03/12/2025.
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND in RICHLAND, WA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 RICHLAND, 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 RICHLAND or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.