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Life Care Center of Kennewick, Kennewick, WA: 3 star rating, fined $42,550 across 1 fine

Life Care Center of Kennewick in Kennewick, WA is owned by 1 individual whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $42,550 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 40 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on July 27, 2026, and 4 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
136
Residents per day
81 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Kennewick Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America, 194 facilities
Abuse icon
CMS shows an abuse icon on Care Compare
Fines
$42,550 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
40, of which 4 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
July 27, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505080
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
August 26, 2024Fine$42,550Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
July 27, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 27, 2026F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
April 13, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
January 26, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 12, 2026data.cms.gov
January 20, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 12, 2026data.cms.gov
December 17, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 17, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
November 21, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
September 11, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 29, 2025data.cms.gov
August 14, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 8, 2025data.cms.gov
June 25, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 31, 2025data.cms.gov
May 23, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 23, 2025F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 26, 2025data.cms.gov
January 13, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedOctober 24, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 24, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedOctober 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedOctober 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F688Provide 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 4, 2024data.cms.gov
June 24, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 31, 2024data.cms.gov
June 24, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 31, 2024data.cms.gov
June 24, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 31, 2024data.cms.gov
June 24, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
March 20, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 15, 2024data.cms.gov
February 12, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 12, 2024data.cms.gov
February 12, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 12, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 20 individual or personal trusts (1 owners, 13 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Operational or managerial controlNot listedMay 13, 2005data.cms.gov
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Additional disclosable partyNot listedOctober 1, 2005data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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