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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Kennewick
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Kennewick. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Kennewick. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-04-13 | 2026-04-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2026-03-04 | 2026-04-03 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2026-03-04 | 2026-04-03 | Y |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2026-03-04 | 2026-04-03 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2026-01-20 | 2026-02-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-01-26 | 2026-02-12 | Y |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-26 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-26 | Y |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-02 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-23 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-08-14 | 2025-09-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-06-25 | 2025-07-31 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-13 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-13 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-26 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-01-13 | 2025-02-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-10-03 | 2024-10-24 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-10-03 | 2024-10-24 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-31 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-31 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-03-20 | 2024-04-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-02-12 | 2024-03-12 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-12 | 2024-03-12 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-12 | N |