Life Care Center of Richland
CMS rates Life Care Center of Richland 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 98 citations across 22 inspections in the last three years, with $58,126 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Life Care Center of Richland
Life Care Center of Richland is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Richland, Washington. It is licensed for 104 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).
It is one of 18 senior care facilities in Richland 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 Richland 98 times across 22 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $58,126 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
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0684 5 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-0580 4 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F-0609 4 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-0658 2 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-0628 2 inspections. Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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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
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Trios Health, about 7.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Lourdes Medical Center, about 9.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Richland Post Acute, Richland, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco, Pasco, about 7.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Life Care Center of Kennewick, Kennewick, about 7.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab and Nursing Center, Kennewick, about 7.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Daniel Mack and Alaura Mack, Hermiston, about 27 miles. 8 state visits on record.