Life Care Center Of Port Townsend
Port Townsend, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505306) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,808
Phone: (360) 385-3555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Port Townsend has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend has 1 federal fine on record totaling $34,808.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Port Townsend is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. The facility is certified for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 41.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been federally certified since November 6, 1986. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,808.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location.
This 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, meaning this location's ratings are above its chain's average.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
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 5-star overall rating, above 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 staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 54.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $34,808.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon and the facility is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 94 beds with an average daily census of 41.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and 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 November 6, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3603853555 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3603853555 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505306?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.