Life Care Center Of Skagit Valley
Sedro Woolley, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505318) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $68,643
Phone: (360) 856-6869 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley reports total nurse staffing of about 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.3%. CMS rates its staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $68,643.00 for Life Care Center of Skagit Valley, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sedro Woolley, Skagit County, Washington. The facility is certified for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 78.2 residents. It has been certified since May 1988. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and the facility is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the state average for Washington (3.21). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $68,643.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to CMS data. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, with 39.3% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $68,643.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 150 beds with an average daily census of 78.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which has 194 facilities nationally averaging a 3.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 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; contact the facility at 3608566869 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3608566869 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505318?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.