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LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND

44 GOETHALS DRIVE
RICHLAND, WA 99352 · 5099431117 · Benton County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds104
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#101

By the numbers

73
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
5
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$109,736
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 27 in the most recent cycle versus 18 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

May 6, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0729
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
May 6, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0580
D — No actual harm
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.
Jan 15, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0825
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Jan 15, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0658
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jan 15, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0655
E — No actual harm
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
Dec 3, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0690
D — No actual harm
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.
Dec 3, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 3, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0627
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Dec 3, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0609
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 12, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0881
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0825
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0692
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0688
D — No actual harm
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.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0641
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0628
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0627
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0605
D — No actual 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.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0585
D — No actual harm
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.
Jul 23, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0576
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.