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 46 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, 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).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, 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).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, 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).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0791, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, 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).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, 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).

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

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, 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).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, 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).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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