Life Care Center Of Kennewick
Kennewick, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505080) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $60,246
Phone: (509) 586-9185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Kennewick has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Kennewick reports total nurse staffing of 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 47.7%.
Life Care Center Of Kennewick has 2 federal fines on record totaling $60,246.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Kennewick is a for-profit nursing home in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1974. The facility is licensed for 136 beds and currently serves an average of 77.2 residents. It is part of Life Care Centers Of America, a chain of 194 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $60,246.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are encouraged to review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period made available by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 47.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $60,246.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 136 beds and has an average of 77.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5095869185 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5095869185 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505080?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.