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 34 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

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.