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Life Care Center of Skagit Valley

1462 WEST STATE ROUTE 20, SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA, 98284
(360) 856-6869
lcca.com
150 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1462 West State Route 20
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
150
CMS facility ID
505318
Care type
Nursing home
County
Skagit
Facility name
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
Street address
1462 WEST STATE ROUTE 20
City / state / ZIP
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Phone
(360) 856-6869
Website
lcca.com

About this facility — Life Care Center of Skagit Valley

Life Care Center of Skagit Valley is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Sedro Woolley, Washington. It is licensed for 150 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Sedro Woolley 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 Skagit Valley 68 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $68,643 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 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.

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 1996
Developers Investment Company Inc
Direct owner · Operational control — since 1995
Dhaliwal, Navdeep
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2024
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 1999
Lay, Lisa
Director · Officer — since 2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1996
Nekuda, Vanessa
Governing body · Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 1995
Savela, Heather
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Skagit Valley Operations, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1996
Swanker, Richard
Director · Officer — since 2011
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2000
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2024

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
1988-05-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$68,643 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-15
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$524 per day (≈ $15,930/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
69% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
42% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% above the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
150
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.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-15Health inspection10 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 2026-06-11
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2026-06-11
F-0605
E · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-06-11
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 2026-06-11
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-06-11
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-06-11
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-11
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 2026-06-11
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-06-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-06-11
2026-05-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-05-28
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (57 citations)
2026-02-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-03-26
2025-12-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0745
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2026-01-22
2025-09-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-09
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 2025-10-09
2025-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0561
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0688
D · 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 2025-07-24
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0812
D · 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 2025-07-24
F-0813
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-24
2024-09-13Health inspection20 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 2024-10-16
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0585
E · 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 2024-10-16
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-10-16
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 2024-10-16
F-0657
E · 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 2024-10-16
F-0661
D · No harm found
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0688
D · 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 2024-10-16
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-10-16
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 2024-10-16
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-10-16
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 2024-10-16
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-16
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 2024-10-16
F-0835
F · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-10-16
2024-08-27Health 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 2024-09-12
2024-07-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-30
2024-05-08Health 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 2024-05-30
2024-03-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-04
2023-11-08Health 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 2023-12-07
2026-05-15Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-06-04
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-06-12
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-06-12
2025-06-18Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-07-16
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 2025-07-16
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-07-16
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-16
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-16
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-07-16
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-07-16
2024-09-13Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-03
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-03
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-10-03
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-10-16
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-03
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-03

Federal penalties

2026-02-23Fine$32,646
2023-08-22Fine$35,997
Total fines$68,643
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 505318.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.399 ratings on Google
★★★★★Margie Taylor · 2026-07-13 · via Google

“Visiting my sister who has been a patient for 3 1/2 years. She is well cared for and we love seeing the continual development in her relationship with the staff. She is content to be at this Life Care Center and we are happy with the facility!!”

★★★★★Robert Mathey · 2026-04-20 · via Google

“My mother transitioned from the hospital to Life Care combined with hospice. The staff here could not have been more attentive or kind. Everyone, and I mean everyone has been compassionate and helpful. What a blessing to have her be somewhere where people cared through the end. Thank you.”

★★★★★Jodi pfeiffer · 2026-05-10 · via Google

“My dad has been a patient in the rehab wing of Life Care Center of Skagit Valley, and he reports that he has received excellent care. He also says that the facility is managed, and that the food is good. Excellent marks over all.”

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

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Original records

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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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