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Life Care Center of Kirkland, Kirkland, WA: 3 star rating, fined $53,560 across 2 fines

Life Care Center of Kirkland in Kirkland, WA is run by Lake Vue Operations, LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $53,560 across 2 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 53 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 16, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
10101 Northeast 120th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
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
190
Residents per day
87 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Lake Vue Operations, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America, 194 facilities
Fines
$53,560 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
53, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505334
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 29, 2025Fine$14,950Not listeddata.cms.gov
February 1, 2024Fine$38,610Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 16, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 9, 2026data.cms.gov
March 23, 2026F609Timely 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 harmCorrectedApril 9, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F689Ensure 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 harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 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 harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 26, 2025F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
August 29, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedSeptember 23, 2025data.cms.gov
August 29, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 23, 2025data.cms.gov
August 29, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 23, 2025data.cms.gov
May 9, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2025data.cms.gov
April 8, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 19, 2025data.cms.gov
April 8, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 19, 2025data.cms.gov
March 17, 2025F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
November 7, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 7, 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 harmCorrectedDecember 2, 2024data.cms.gov
September 26, 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 harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 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 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2024data.cms.gov
April 24, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 24, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 24, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 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 harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 24, 2024F550Honor 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 harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 3, 2024F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 29, 2024data.cms.gov
April 3, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 29, 2024data.cms.gov
March 13, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 15, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedFebruary 22, 2024data.cms.gov
December 5, 2023F600Protect 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 harmCorrectedDecember 29, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 4 individual or personal trusts (1 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Operational or managerial controlNot listedOctober 30, 2008data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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