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Life Care Center of Kirkland

10101 NORTHEAST 120TH STREET, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034

(425) 823-2323

190 licensed beds

CMS rates Life Care Center of Kirkland 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 93 citations across 20 inspections in the last three years, with $53,560 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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10101 Northeast 120th Street

Kirkland, WA 98034

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Bed capacity

190

CMS facility ID

505334

Care type

Nursing home

County

King

Facility name

Life Care Center of Kirkland

Street address

10101 NORTHEAST 120TH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Kirkland, WA 98034

Phone

(425) 823-2323

Website

lcca.com

About this facility — Life Care Center of Kirkland

Life Care Center of Kirkland is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Kirkland, Washington. It is licensed for 190 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 14 senior care facilities in Kirkland 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 Kirkland 93 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $53,560 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 - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Cross, Cindy

Officer — since 2008

Kaur, Jasmeen

Managing employee — since 2021

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Operational control — since 2008

Preston, Forrest

Officer — since 2008

Thurmond, Joan

Officer — since 2008

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

1989-05-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

16 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$53,560 total

Last standard inspection

2025-11-26

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$608 per day (≈ $18,480/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

48% Medicaid · 24% Medicare · 28% private/other

Occupancy

49% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

27% above the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

190

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

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-16Health 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 2026-07-09

2026-03-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2026-04-09

17 earlier / fire-safety inspections (91 citations)

2025-11-26Health inspection14 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0732

E · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-08

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 2026-01-08

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0883

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-08

2025-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-23

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-09-23

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-23

2025-05-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0655

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-05-31

2025-04-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-19

2025-03-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0660

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2025-04-21

2024-11-07Health 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 2024-12-02

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-02

2024-09-26Health 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 2024-10-18

2024-09-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered17 citations

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-10-09

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 2024-10-09

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0638

D · No harm found

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0656

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0740

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-09

2024-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-05-12

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 2024-05-12

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-05-12

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-05-12

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-05-12

2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-29

F-0882

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-04-29

2024-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0692

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-04-15

2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-02-22

2023-12-05Health 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 2023-12-29

2023-05-04Health inspection9 citations

F-0609

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0640

E · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0684

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0744

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-09

2025-11-26Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0271

F · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-12-28

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-12-29

2024-09-06Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0007

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-11

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-10-11

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-11

K-0211

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-11

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-10-11

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-11

K-0361

E · No harm found

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2024-10-11

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-10-11

2023-05-04Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0355

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-06-06

K-0926

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-06

Federal penalties

2025-08-29Fine$14,950

2024-02-01Fine$38,610

Total fines$53,560

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 505334.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 66% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

$53,560

More than 71% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 21% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

50%

Higher than 69% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 11 and worse on 3. 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	10.8%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	12.2%	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	0.4%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.1%	17.9%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.1%	2.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.6%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	8.2%	15.6%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.6%	12.5%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	89.6%	94.3%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	4.4%	4.4%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.5%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	9.9%	15.0%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.2%	88.7%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.1%	84.4%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.4%	19.7%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.8%	13.0%	11.8%	Better 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-0609 5 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-0880 5 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0610 5 inspections. Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

Evergreenhealth Medical Center, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Seattle Children's Hospital, about 4.5 miles.
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics, about 6.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

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

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Cascades of St Anne, Seattle, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center, Redmond, about 4.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation, Seattle, about 4.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Corwin Center At Emerald Heights, Redmond, about 4.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline, Seattle, about 5.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.1189 ratings on Google

★★★★★meysam bazrafkan · 2026-07-30 · via Google
“I spent one month here for recovery after my back disc surgery, and I cannot thank this amazing team enough. Although most of the patients here are elderly and I was one of the younger patients, everyone treated me with incredible kindness, care, and respect, helping me safely return home. A special thank you to the wonderful physical therapy team, and specifically Mani, for their professional h…”

★★★★★Maria Elizabeth Estipona · 2026-06-29 · via Google
“I cannot find words how to express my gratitude towards Lifecare Center of Kirkland in general. This is for the Corporate office to read. As far as family members are concerned and in behalf of many patients that stays here , we are extremely satisfied and from the bottom of our heart we would like to thank everyone starting from the receptionist, Nurses, Social worker, CNA, Therapist and staff, h…”

★★★★★Joan Walters · 2026-07-17 · via Google
“My dad has been here for two weeks so far. Great communication, consistent care and very professional. I don't worry about him when I'm not there. He is safe, clean and progressing nicely. Everyone is very lovely.”

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

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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