LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND

44 GOETHALS DRIVE
RICHLAND WA 99352
Phone: 5099431117

For profit - Corporation

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

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Washington average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Richland average: 1.5 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 beds104
Average residents per day68.6
Occupancy66%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyBenton
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1979-07-10
CMS certification number (CCN)505070
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle27

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.32
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.82
Registered nurse turnover61.5%
Total nursing staff turnover55.8%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

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

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$58,126
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $58,126 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 RICHLAND highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND have?

CMS certifies 104 beds; the facility reports an average of 68.6 residents per day (about 66% occupancy).

Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $58,126 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND been cited for abuse?

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