All citations for Life Care Center Of Federal Way

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 3, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 119 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 29, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  4. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).

  5. Harm to a resident

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.