All citations for Life Care Center of Kennewick

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

November 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  2. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  4. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  5. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  6. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  9. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.