Establishment profile
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK
1508 W 7TH AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 1 of 104 establishments
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
EIN 202858496
Summary
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $900 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 214 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 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 KENNEWICK 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8064.350202 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 29 CFR 8001.4005 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 29 CFR 8002.802701 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 29 CFR 8002.803503 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 29 CFR 8231.2015 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 29 CFR 8231.1010 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004504 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0245.500510 | 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 6231 within WA. Peer group: 214 employers. This establishment has 8 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 167 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 KENNEWICK. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 KENNEWICK. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK. 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 KENNEWICK. 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 KENNEWICK. 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 KENNEWICK. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 505080 · 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. 46 citations across 20 surveys · 2 immediate jeopardy · 4 actual-harm · 29 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2026 | 0607 | E | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2026 | 0573 | D | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2026 | 0600 | D | 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 | — |
| Jan 2026 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2026 | 0607 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0842 | E | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0849 | D | 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. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Nov 2025 | 0645 | E | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Nov 2025 | 0550 | D | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Nov 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 | — |
| Nov 2025 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Nov 2025 | 0825 | D | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Nov 2025 | 0883 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Nov 2025 | 0925 | D | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2025 | 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 | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0656 | D | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2025 | 0600 | D | 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 | — |
| May 2025 | 0563 | D | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| May 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 | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0604 | J (IJ) | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0689 | J (IJ) | 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 | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0688 | E | 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 | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0698 | D | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0791 | D | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0908 | D | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0684 | G (harm) | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 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 | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0610 | D | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0726 | D | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| May 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 | — |
| Mar 2024 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 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 | — |
| Feb 2024 | 0842 | D | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0600 | G (harm) | 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 | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0607 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 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 | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0610 | D | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0550 | G (harm) | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 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 | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0699 | D | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. 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 KENNEWICK. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-06 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1993-11-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-05 | 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 KENNEWICK 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 nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- NISQUALLY VALLEY CARE CENTERMCKENNA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CARE CENTER SUNNYSIDE INCSUNNYSIDE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SHARON CARE CENTER INCCENTRALIA — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNIVERSITY PLACE CARE CENTERTACOMA — 2 federal enforcement records
- PARK RIDGE CARE CENTERSEATTLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICESSPOKANE — 2 federal enforcement records
- TALBOT RD S I CONSULTING LLCRENTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- OTHELLO NURSING & REHAB LLCOTHELLO — 1 federal enforcement record
- STAFFORD HEALTHCAREDES MOINES — 1 federal enforcement record
- AVAMERE HERITAGE REHABILTATION OF TACOMATACOMA — 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 PLAINWELLPLAINWELL, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF MEDINAMEDINA, OH — 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
- VALLEY VIEW VILLAFORT MORGAN, CO — 1 federal enforcement record
- EVERGREEN NURSING HOME INC.ALAMOSA, CO — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLANDRICHLAND, WA — 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
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)All employers in this industry
- Employers in WAState-wide enforcement data
- Nursing Care Facilities in WAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK 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 KENNEWICK's OSHA violation history?
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $900 in total penalties.
- How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK's safety record compare to its industry?
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3. LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK's self-reported DART rate is 3.58 compared to an industry average of 4.5.