Lake Ridge Center
Moses Lake, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505261) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $87,201
Phone: (509) 765-7835 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Ridge Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lake Ridge Center reports 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Lake Ridge Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $87,201.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lake Ridge Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Moses Lake, Grant County, Washington, first approved for certification in 1982. The facility is certified for 74 beds and currently serves an average of 61.1 residents daily. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Ridge Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $87,201.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available to CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Ridge Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Lake Ridge Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.7%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $87,201.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Ridge Center is certified for 74 beds and has an average daily census of 61.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lake Ridge Center was first approved for certification on January 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite score; for Lake Ridge Center these are 2, 4, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (509) 765-7835 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (509) 765-7835 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505261?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.