Nursing home

Life Care Center of Kennewick

1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA, 99336

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Life Care Center of Kennewick, with 45 inspection citations on record (6 higher severity). Federal records include $67,689 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
136
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Benton Co. avg 4Washington avg 3.29This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Benton Co. avg: 4. Washington avg: 3.29.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

45
Citations on record
6
Higher severity (G–L)
28
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
82023
162024
162025
52026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

3 records · $67,689 total · Jun 29, 2023–Aug 26, 2024
  1. Aug 26, 2024$42,550
  2. Sep 21, 2023$17,696
  3. Jun 29, 2023$7,443

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)10.77%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.7%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Preston, ForrestINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Butner, NancyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Devries, ColetteMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Jones, MonteMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Cross, CindyCORPORATE OFFICER
Henry, TerryCORPORATE OFFICER
Thurmond, JoanCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Butner, NancyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Devries, ColetteOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fletcher, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Jones, MonteOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lay, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, ForrestOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Swanker, RichardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Takagi, DeliaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ziegler, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Jones, MonteADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF
Takagi, DeliaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Benton County.

1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick
Benton County · WA · 99336
136 certified beds46.2022, -119.1400

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah
CCN 505004
Issaquah, WA222Not shown$48,663
Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline
CCN 505009
Seattle, WA213Not shown$0
Garden Village
CCN 505010
Yakima, WA222Not shown$102,166
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 505016
Aberdeen, WA443Not shown$0
Washington Care Center
CCN 505017
Seattle, WA324Not shown$58,704
Spokane Falls Care
CCN 505024
Spokane, WA112Not shown$125,736

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center of Kennewick's CMS rating?

Life Care Center of Kennewick has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Life Care Center of Kennewick located?

Life Care Center of Kennewick is located at 1508 West Seventh Avenue, Kennewick, WA, 99336 in Benton County, and CMS lists 136 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center of Kennewick have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $67,689 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Life Care Center of Kennewick over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Life Care Center of Kennewick's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center of Kennewick's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 4 facilities in Benton County, and 3.29 across Washington. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Life Care Center of Kennewick's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Kennewick's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
505080
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
136
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 45 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 4, 20260573DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Mar 4, 20260600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Mar 4, 20260607EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Jan 26, 20260880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 20, 20260607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Dec 17, 20250842EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 26, 2026
Dec 17, 20250849DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 26, 2026
Nov 21, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250605DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250645EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250825DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250925DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Sep 11, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 29, 2025
Aug 14, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 8, 2025
Jun 25, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2025
May 23, 20250563DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 13, 2025
May 23, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 13, 2025
Mar 6, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 26, 2025
Jan 13, 20250658DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2025
Oct 3, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2024
Oct 3, 20240689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2024
Aug 26, 20240604JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 4, 2024
Aug 26, 20240688EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 4, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 45 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
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