Safety Report: Life Care Center of Federal Way
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (20) than in the cycle before (33).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; December 31, 2024; September 3, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure 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. (F761) | 3 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| 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. (F578) | 3 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | March 18, 2025; December 31, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | November 7, 2024; April 3, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
| 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. (F688) | 2 | June 3, 2026; January 10, 2024 |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F644) | 2 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | June 3, 2026; May 1, 2026 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | June 3, 2026; March 18, 2025 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 2 | March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 2 | March 18, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | April 3, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $44,272 |
| January 10, 2024 | Fine | $54,698 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
June 3, 2026 — 19 citations
May 1, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 18, 2025 — 29 citations
December 31, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 7, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 26, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 3, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 3, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 10, 2024 — 27 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare