Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
1462 West State Route 20 Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 (360) 856-6869
CCN
505318
Certified beds
150
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Nurse staffing
4.15
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.90 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 35% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected February 23, 2026
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2026
G
F0686Actual harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2026
Inspected December 23, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0745No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 22, 2026
Inspected September 4, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 9, 2025
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 9, 2025
Inspected June 18, 2025
11 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
D
F0806No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
D
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
E
F0561No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
E
F0813No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 24, 2025
Inspected September 13, 2024
20 citations · Health
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0637No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0661No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0693No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0745No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
F
F0835No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
Inspected August 27, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 12, 2024
Inspected July 2, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
Inspected May 8, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 30, 2024
Inspected March 12, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0686No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 4, 2024
Inspected November 8, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2023
Inspected August 22, 2023
36 citations · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0561No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0573No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0637No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0644No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0646No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0676No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0686No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0740No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0745No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
D
F0947No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0636No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
E
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
F
F0837No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
F
F0838No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023
G
F0692Actual harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2023