Life Care Center Of Federal Way

1045 SOUTH 308TH STREET
FEDERAL WAY WA 98003
Phone: 2539462273

For profit - Partnership

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Washington average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Federal Way average: 0.5 star lower (3.5), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds157
Average residents per day83.8
Occupancy53%
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyKing
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1968-09-17
CMS certification number (CCN)505188
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle20

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.31
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.20
Registered nurse turnover68.2%
Total nursing staff turnover53.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$98,970
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $98,970 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Life Care Center Of Federal Way highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does Life Care Center Of Federal Way have?

CMS certifies 157 beds; the facility reports an average of 83.8 residents per day (about 53% occupancy).

Does Life Care Center Of Federal Way have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $98,970 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Life Care Center Of Federal Way been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.