LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND
44 GOETHALS DRIVE
RICHLAND, WA, 99352
5099431117
CCN: 505070
2
Overall2
Health2
Staffing4
QualitySpecial FocusAbuse IconOwnership Changed (12mo)Inspection OverdueOIG ExcludedUnder CIA
Ownership
| Name | Role | % |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| PRESTON, FORREST | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LILIENTHAL, JOSEPH | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE |
Penalties (2)
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $52K |
| 2023-04-24 | Fine | $64K |
Health Deficiencies (77)
2026-01-15 · Health
D
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
D
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
E
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-12-03 · Health
D
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
D
F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-08-12 · Health
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-07-23 · Health
D
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
D
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
E
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
E
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
D
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
D
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
G
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
E
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
D
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
D
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
D
F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
D
F605 · 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.
D
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
D
F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
D
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
D
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
D
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-03-12 · Health
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-12-05 · Health
E
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-10-11 · Health
G
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
G
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
D
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-07-17 · Health
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
D
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
D
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
D
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
D
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
D
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
E
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
D
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
E
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
D
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
E
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
D
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
D
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
E
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
E
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
D
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
E
F600 · 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.
D
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
E
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
D
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
2024-06-05 · Health
D
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-04-16 · Health
D
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
D
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-01-09 · Health
G
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
D
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2023-09-27 · Health
D
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
D
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
G
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-09-13 · Health
D
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-06-14 · Health
F
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
E
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
D
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
D
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
D
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
D
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
D
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2023-04-24 · Health
D
F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
G
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
D
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2023-03-10 · Health
E
F842 · 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.
D
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Staffing
MetricThis FacilityNational Avg
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day3.68
3.91
RN Hrs/Resident/Day0.54
0.59
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day0.81
1.15
CNA Hrs/Resident/Day2.33
2.17
PT Hrs/Resident/Day0.12
0.04
Data as of 2026-03-01