Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

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Life Care Center of Federal Way is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Washington average: 8 complaint visits
Washington average: 9 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Washington average: 31 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on March 18, 2025, identified deficiencies related to failure to implement a system ensuring Physician's Orders for Life Saving Treatments (POLSTs) were properly followed and available. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care planning, consent and notification processes, infection control, medication management, and investigation of incidents and complaints. Several complaint investigations substantiated issues including inadequate pressure ulcer care, failure to protect residents from abuse, incomplete incident investigations, and harm resulting from care plan failures. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history reflects ongoing challenges with care coordination and regulatory compliance, with no clear pattern of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Washington average 48.9
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
71 of 81 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 81 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 81 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Washington average: 0.3
Washington average: 1.7
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| Life Care Center of Federal Way |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Federal Way (Lake Easter Estates) | 157 | 58.2% | -20% | 4.01 | +28% | -5% | 2 | 81 | 10.1 | 5 | 88 | - | 48 | Zwicker, Tom | $17.3M | $7.1M | 41.2% | 505188 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Federal Way's city center to Life Care Center of Federal Way's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.32 miles to nearest hospital (St. Francis Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
998 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 0 | 59 | 19,430 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 13 | 28 | 6,067 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 12 | 27 | 4,973 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 977 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 830 | 65 | 71% | 6.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 777 | 68 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 645 | 78 | 86% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 608 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 62 | 68% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 448 | 75 | 82% | 4.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 404 | 51 | 56% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 297 | 56 | 62% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 247 | 29 | 32% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 221 | 31 | 34% | 5.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 17 | 19% | 8.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 108 | 14 | 15% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 5 | 5% | 8.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Federal Way based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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