Life Care Center Of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505188) · 157 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $98,970
Phone: (253) 946-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Federal Way has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Federal Way reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.0%.
Life Care Center Of Federal Way has 2 federal fines on record totaling $98,970.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS has not applied an abuse icon or Special Focus status to this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Federal Way is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Federal Way, King County, Washington, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility has been federally certified since September 17, 1968, and is licensed for 157 beds, with an average daily census of 83.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $98,970.00, and no payment denials on record.
The facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the ratings above reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current record. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 53.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $98,970.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 157 beds with an average daily census of 83.8 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 Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities and an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 17, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), quality measures (5 stars here), and staffing (3 stars here) — combined into the overall score of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 2539462273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2539462273 to arrange a visit and review specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505188?state=WA for the most current CMS data on this facility.
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.