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Life Care Center of Port Orchard

2031 POTTERY AVENUE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98366
(360) 876-8035
125 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
125
CMS facility ID
505210
Care type
Nursing home
County
Kitsap
Facility name
Life Care Center of Port Orchard
Street address
2031 POTTERY AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone
(360) 876-8035
Website

Life Care Center of Port Orchard is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Port Orchard, Washington. It is licensed for 125 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 13 senior care facilities in Port Orchard and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Port Orchard 48 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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 August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

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 2008
Developers Investment Company Inc
Direct owner · Operational control — since 2008
Fletcher, Todd
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2004
Goodin, Sarah
Governing body · Operational control — since 2020
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 2008
Lay, Lisa
Director · Officer — since 2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2008
Miller, Jacob
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Direct owner · Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2004
Sekeramayi, Floyd
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Swanker, Richard
Director · Officer — since 2011
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2008
Ziegler, James
Director · 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
1979-08-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-10
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$528 per day (≈ $16,050/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 14% Medicare · 16% private/other
Occupancy
59% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
10% above the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
125
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 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-02Health 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 2026-07-01
2026-04-10Health inspection15 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2026-05-07
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 2026-05-07
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0761
D · 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 2026-05-07
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0800
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0947
D · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2026-05-07
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (32 citations)
2025-03-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-02-28Health inspection8 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-04-03
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 2025-04-03
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-03
2024-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0776
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2024-07-16
2024-04-23Health 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 2024-05-15
2023-12-11Health inspection7 citations
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F-0758
E · 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 2024-01-16
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-16
2026-04-10Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-05-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-05-01
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-05-01
K-0753
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-05-01
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-05-01
2025-02-28Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-03-12
K-0930
F · No harm found
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected 2025-03-12
2023-12-11Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-01-05
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-05
E-0020
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-01-05
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2024-01-05
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-05
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-05
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-01-05
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 505210.
What people say on Google.
4.6171 ratings on Google
★★★★★Maria A · 2026-06-12 · via Google

“Went to visit a family member today. Very secure facility, need a code to get in and out. Not as much of a labrynth as other places I've been into - was able to find the room and find my way out again easily. Place was clean. Everyone at both nurse's stations was very friendly. Lovely outside areas/courtyard. All the staff working with my relative have been kind, approachable, and helpful. Everyon…”

★★★★★Kevin Lingenfelter · 2026-04-24 · via Google

“They helped my mom who is 91. Had a stroke. The staff has taken Very good care of her. They are doing rehab for her . Getting her strength back. The staff is Top Notch”

★★★★★Cindy Baker · 2026-06-06 · via Google

“LCC has impressed me especially with the staff. Not only are they engaging with my Dad, but with me as well. They are great about keeping me informed on whats going on. The place is clean doesn't have a funny smell, very pleased with this place!”

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

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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