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Life Care Center of Kennewick

1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336

(509) 586-9185

136 licensed beds

CMS rates Life Care Center of Kennewick 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 83 citations across 25 inspections in the last three years, with $42,550 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

1508 West Seventh Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336

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Bed capacity

136

CMS facility ID

505080

Care type

Nursing home

County

Benton

Facility name

Life Care Center of Kennewick

Street address

1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Kennewick, WA 99336

Phone

(509) 586-9185

Website

lcca.com

About this facility — Life Care Center of Kennewick

Life Care Center of Kennewick is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Kennewick, Washington. It is licensed for 136 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 31 senior care facilities in Kennewick and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Kennewick 83 times across 25 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $42,550 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Life Care Centers of America

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Butner, Nancy

Governing body · Operational control — since 2018

Cross, Cindy

Officer — since 2005

Devries, Colette

Governing body · Operational control — since 2020

Fletcher, Todd

Operational control — since 2021

Henry, Terry

Officer — since 2005

Jones, Monte

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Lay, Lisa

Operational control — since 2017

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2005

Preston, Aubrey

Operational control — since 2024

Preston, Forrest

Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2005

Swanker, Richard

Operational control — since 2022

Takagi, Delia

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Thurmond, Joan

Officer — since 2005

Ziegler, James

Operational control — since 2001

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1974-06-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

17 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$42,550 total

Last standard inspection

2025-11-21

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$554 per day (≈ $16,840/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

59% Medicaid · 32% Medicare · 10% private/other

Occupancy

46% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

15% above the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

136

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-07-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-08-20

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-08-20

2026-04-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-04-24

21 earlier / fire-safety inspections (80 citations)

2026-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0573

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0607

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-04-03

2026-01-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-12

2026-01-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-02-12

2025-12-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0842

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-26

F-0849

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2026-01-26

2025-11-21Health inspection7 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-01-02

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-01-02

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-01-02

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-01-02

F-0825

D · No harm found

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2026-01-02

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2026-01-02

F-0925

D · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2026-01-02

2025-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-29

2025-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-09-08

2025-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-31

2025-05-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0563

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-06-13

2025-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-26

2025-01-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-02-13

2024-10-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-10-24

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-24

2024-08-26Health inspection6 citations

F-0604

J · Immediate jeopardy

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0688

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F-0908

D · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-10-04

2024-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F-0684

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F-0726

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-07-31

2024-05-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-06-28

2024-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-15

2024-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-12

2023-06-29Health inspection4 citations

F-0550

G · Actual harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-07-26

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-07-26

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-07-26

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-07-26

2025-11-21Fire-safety inspection21 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-01-08

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2026-01-08

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-12-23

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2025-12-23

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2025-12-23

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-12-23

E-0032

F · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2026-01-08

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2025-12-23

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-08

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0362

D · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-08

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-12-23

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-12-23

2024-08-26Fire-safety inspection16 citations

E-0004

D · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0006

D · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0025

F · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0211

F · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-09-20

2023-06-29Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-12

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-13

Federal penalties

2024-08-26Fine$42,550

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 505080.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 54% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

$42,550

More than 65% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 19% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

56%

Higher than 84% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 8 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	13.2%	13.8%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	9.8%	5.6%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.5%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.4%	17.9%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.5%	0.1%	0.1%	Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	2.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.5%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	14.2%	15.6%	12.7%	Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.2%	12.5%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	78.9%	94.3%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	5.9%	4.4%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	24.3%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	13.4%	15.0%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.79	1.26	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.61	1.54	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.8%	88.7%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	49.2%	84.4%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.2%	19.7%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	14.5%	13.0%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0600 3 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Washington

Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Trios Health, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Lourdes Medical Center, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center, about 8.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center, Kennewick, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco, Pasco, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Life Care Center of Richland, Richland, about 7.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Richland Post Acute, Richland, about 9.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Howard a Martin, Hermiston, about 23 miles. 7 state visits on record.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.2120 ratings on Google

★Christopher Hernandez · 2026-03-11 · via Google
“If you have a family member with dementia, or any significant cognitive difficulties, I do not recommend this facility for them. They accepted our family member with late-stage dementia following a hospitalization due to seizures, and quickly into his stay they called a family care conference to discuss moving him to a more "appropriate facility" as their staff is not equipped to provide appropria…”

★★★★★MariLynn Scott · 2026-04-23 · via Google
“The facility was very clean and everyone I met was very nice and helpful! I know my brother's in good hands!! They've continued the excellent care of my brother. He's happy with his treatment and care!! His health has improved as well as his mobility and core strength!! Thank you!!”

★★★★★anita briggs · 2026-04-26 · via Google
“We had to put my mother-n-law into Life Care(K) after her assistant living home wasn't able to take care of her after she fell and broke her femur bone. The assistant living place gave us only a few days to move her out. That is when I called Life Care of Kennewick, and spoke with Angel A. I filled her in on everything going on. I must say that Angel was on the ball, she went and saw my mother-n-…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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