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Life Care Center of Skagit Valley, Sedro Woolley, WA: 4 star rating, fined $32,646 across 1 fine
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro Woolley, WA is owned by Developers Investment Company Inc, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $32,646 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 52 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 15, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 1462 West State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
- Overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 3 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 4 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 5 of 5
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 79 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Skagit Valley Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America, 194 facilities
- Fines
- $32,646 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 52, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- May 15, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 505318
- 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Fine | $32,646 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F688 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F677 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F628 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2026 | F550 | Honor 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 harm | Corrected | June 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 1, 2026 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2026 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | March 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2026 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 23, 2025 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 22, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| September 4, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard 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 harm | Corrected | October 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| September 4, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F688 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F677 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F584 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F725 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F693 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F688 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F677 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F585 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F584 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| September 13, 2024 | F578 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 16, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| August 27, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | September 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| July 2, 2024 | F755 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | July 30, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 12, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 8, 2023 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | December 7, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 21 individual or personal trusts (1 owners, 10 managers, 7 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct owner | Not listed | October 25, 1995 | data.cms.gov |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | January 1, 2006 | data.cms.gov |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | January 1, 1996 | data.cms.gov |
| Skagit Valley Operations, LLC | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | January 1, 1996 | data.cms.gov |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | March 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| Skagit Valley Operations, LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | August 31, 2000 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
- All nursing homes in Washington
- Every nursing home Developers Investment Company Inc owns or manages
- Every nursing home Life Care Centers of America, Inc. owns or manages
- This facility on Medicare Care Compare
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.