Establishment profile
LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND
44 GOETHALS DR, RICHLAND, WA, 99352
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 1 of 104 establishments
623312 — Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
EIN 202621316
Summary
LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $3,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 325 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND appears in OSHA workplace safety and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $3,050 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0620.77220401 01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8001.7030 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 0241.500108 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0620.77210103 01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1550.011002 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 0620.77210103 02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 0245.653102 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560902 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560706 D | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6233 within WA. Peer group: 325 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 80 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 505070 · Chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 71 citations across 14 surveys · 5 actual-harm · 29 complaint-triggered · 2 infection control.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0655 | E | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2026 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2026 | 0825 | D | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0609 | D | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0627 | D | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0690 | D | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0684 | G (harm) | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0677 | E | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0725 | E | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0761 | E | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0552 | D | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0554 | D | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0568 | D | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0576 | D | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0585 | D | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0605 | D | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0627 | D | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0628 | D | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0641 | D | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0688 | D | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0692 | D | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0825 | D | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0881 | D | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2024 | 0730 | E | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2024 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0684 | G (harm) | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0686 | G (harm) | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0609 | D | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0610 | D | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0578 | E | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0600 | E | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0609 | E | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0610 | E | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0636 | E | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0655 | E | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0677 | E | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0880 | E | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0569 | D | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0584 | D | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0607 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0623 | D | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0625 | D | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0645 | D | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0660 | D | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0685 | D | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0686 | D | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0758 | D | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0761 | D | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0812 | D | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0580 | D | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0580 | D | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0609 | D | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2024 | 0684 | G (harm) | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2024 | 0678 | D | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0689 | G (harm) | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0883 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0812 | F | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0755 | E | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0558 | D | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0623 | D | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0625 | D | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0688 | D | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0698 | D | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-11 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $2,000 | |
| 2011-10-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1997-04-10 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $750 | |
| 1991-03-15 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND is one of 104 establishments rolled up under the parent organization LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA across all 104 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in assisted living facilities for the elderly within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INCSPOKANE — 2 federal enforcement records
- EAST WENATCHEE ASSISTED LIVINGEAST WENATCHEE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUPREME LIVING LLCOLYMPIA — 1 federal enforcement record
- VALLEY HOUSE INCSPOKANE VALLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- QUEEN ANNE MANORSEATTLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- UNICARE HOMES INCBELLINGHAM — 1 federal enforcement record
- BONAVENTURE OF LACEY LLCLACEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- BELLINGHAM AT ORCHARD THEBELLINGHAM — 1 federal enforcement record
- APPLE CREEK FAMILY OF HOMES INCYAKIMA — 1 federal enforcement record
- HEARTHSTONE COTTAGES LLCEAST WENATCHEE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF MEDINAMEDINA, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF PLAINWELLPLAINWELL, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTONELIZABETHTON, TN — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORESCITUATE, MA — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICKKENNEWICK, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- VALLEY VIEW VILLAFORT MORGAN, CO — 1 federal enforcement record
- EVERGREEN NURSING HOME INC.ALAMOSA, CO — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGEEAST RIDGE, TN — 1 federal enforcement record
- HERITAGE HEALTHCARELAFAYETTE, IN — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF RENORENO, NV — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA locationsParent rollup
- Assisted Living Facilities for the ElderlyAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WAState-wide enforcement data
- Assisted Living Facilities in WAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 104 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND's OSHA violation history?
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $3,050 in total penalties.
- How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND's safety record compare to its industry?
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND operates in the assisted living facilities for the elderly industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.5. LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND's self-reported DART rate is 3.42 compared to an industry average of 3.4.