Life Care Center Of Kennewick
Kennewick, Benton County, Washington · CCN 505080 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Life Care Center Of Kennewick 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 136 certified beds, 77 residents a day on average. 46 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $60,246.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.90125 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.88009 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.43651 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.7% (registered nurses 37.5%) |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-03-04 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-04 complaint survey |
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0573 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-04 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-01-26 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-01-20 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-12-17 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-17 complaint survey |
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-11-21 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-21 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-09-11 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-14 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-06-25 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-05-23 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0563 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-23 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-03-06 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-01-13 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-13 |
| 2024-10-03 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-10-03 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-08-26 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-26 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-06-24 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-24 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-24 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-24 complaint survey |
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-05-23 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-20 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-02-12 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-12 |
| 2024-02-12 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-12 |
| 2023-09-21 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-06-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-26 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-26 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-26 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-26 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | Fine | $42,550 |
| 2023-09-21 | Fine | $17,696 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2005-10-01 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2005-05-13 |
| Jones, Monte Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-17 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2005-10-10 |
| Takagi, Delia Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-03 |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2005-06-09 |
| Henry, Terry Individual | corporate officer | — | 2005-06-09 |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2005-06-09 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2005-05-13 |
| Butner, Nancy Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-09-16 |
| Devries, Colette Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-02-10 |
| Jones, Monte Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-03-08 |
| Butner, Nancy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-16 |
| Devries, Colette Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-02-10 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-05-01 |
| Jones, Monte Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-03-08 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-04-24 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2005-05-13 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Takagi, Delia Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-02-15 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2001-09-18 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Benton County.