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Life Care Center of Richland, Richland, WA: 3 star rating, fined $58,126 across 1 fine

Life Care Center of Richland in Richland, WA is run by Richland Medical Investors, LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $58,126 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 64 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 19, 2026, and 4 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
44 Goethals Drive, Richland, WA 99352
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
104
Residents per day
73 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Richland Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America, 194 facilities
Fines
$58,126 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
64, of which 4 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505070
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
July 23, 2025Fine$58,126Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 19, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 3, 2026data.cms.gov
July 30, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 30, 2026F580Immediately 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 harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
May 6, 2026F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
May 6, 2026F580Immediately 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 harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 18, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 18, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F655Create 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 harmCorrectedFebruary 18, 2026data.cms.gov
December 3, 2025F690Provide 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 harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
December 3, 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 2, 2026data.cms.gov
December 3, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
December 3, 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 harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
August 12, 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 harmCorrectedSeptember 2, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 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 harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 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 harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 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 harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F585Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2025data.cms.gov
March 12, 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 harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 10, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 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 harmCorrectedJanuary 10, 2025data.cms.gov
October 11, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
October 11, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
October 11, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
October 11, 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 harmCorrectedNovember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F655Create 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 harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 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 harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
June 5, 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 harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2024data.cms.gov
April 16, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 16, 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 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 16, 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 harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedFebruary 15, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 15, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 18 individual or personal trusts (12 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 listedApril 1, 2005data.cms.gov
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Additional disclosable partyNot listedMay 7, 2004data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.