About Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
Life Care Center Of Skagit Valley, located in SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.15 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.15 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 100 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 113 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 20.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 81.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 85.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 14.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 72.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 16.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 3 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 4 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 14 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| May 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 04, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| May 31, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
Nearby Hospitals
WHIDBEYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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PEACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
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ISLAND HOSPITAL
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ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SKAGIT VALLEY OPERATIONS, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- NANCY BUTNER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- NANCY BUTNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NAVDEEP DHALIWAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NAVDEEP DHALIWAL ADP OF THE SNF
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VANESSA NEKUDA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VANESSA NEKUDA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- HEATHER SAVELA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HEATHER SAVELA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- HEATHER SAVELA ADP OF THE SNF
- SKAGIT VALLEY OPERATIONS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SKAGIT VALLEY OPERATIONS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Baker Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | N/A | 5 |
| Josephine Caring Community | N/A | 5 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | N/A | 5 |
| Mira Vista Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Arlington Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | N/A | 3 |
| Life Care Center of Skagit Valley | N/A | 2 |
| Regency Coupeville Rehab and Nursing Center | N/A | 2 |
| Soundview Rehabilitation and Health Care Inc | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Skagit Valley directly at 3608566869. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.