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 26 to 50 of 119 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, 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).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0688, 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).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, 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).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

  18. 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 March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.