CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 5050802026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Kennewick

1508 West Seventh Avenue · Kennewick, WA 99336 · Benton County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds136CMS provider file
Recent citation rows85current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-11-21172025-11-2121
Cycle 22024-08-26132024-08-2616
Cycle 32023-06-29162023-06-292
02 / CITATION DETAIL

85 rows in the current release

6 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 23 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24 · complaint
2026-03-04 · HEALTHF0573Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03 · complaint
2026-03-04 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03 · complaint
2026-03-04 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03 · complaint
2026-01-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-12 · complaint
2026-01-20 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-12 · complaint
2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-26 · complaint
2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0849Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-26 · complaint
2025-11-21 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-08
2025-11-21 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-08
2025-11-21 · FIREE0007Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23
2025-11-21 · FIREE0009Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23
2025-11-21 · FIREE0024Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23
2025-11-21 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23
2025-11-21 · FIREE0032Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-08
2025-11-21 · FIREE0036Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23
2025-11-21 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0645Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0825Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
2025-11-21 · HEALTHF0925Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-02
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-08-26Fine$42,5500
2023-09-21Fine$17,6960
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2005
  • BUTNER, NANCYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2018
  • DEVRIES, COLETTEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
  • JONES, MONTEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/08/2022
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/09/2005
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/09/2005
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/09/2005
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2005
  • BUTNER, NANCYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2018
  • DEVRIES, COLETTEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
  • JONES, MONTEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/08/2022
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
  • PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/2024
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2005
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • TAKAGI, DELIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/15/2019
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.90per resident day
RN hours0.88per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.44per resident day
Staff turnover47.7%CMS reported field
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