Life Care Center Of Richland
LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND in RICHLAND, WA — inspection on August 12, 2025.
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
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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