All citations for Life Care Center of Port Townsend

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

March 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

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 October 4, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2023).
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 February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 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 February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 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 February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).
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 February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0729, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).
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 February 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2023).

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.