Life Care Center Of Kirkland
Kirkland, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505334) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $53,560
Phone: (425) 823-2323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Kirkland has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center of Kirkland reports 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $53,560.00 for Life Care Center of Kirkland, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Kirkland is a 190-certified-bed nursing home in Kirkland, King County, Washington, with an average of 87.3 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 1989, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 3.87 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $53,560.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status noted in the provided data for this facility.
Life Care Center of Kirkland is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.87 per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 50.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $53,560.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 190 certified beds and an average of 87.3 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 averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4258232323 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4258232323 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505334?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.