Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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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.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
0.3 miles from city center
1045 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 9.6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 8 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Health Citations (Sep 2022 – Mar 2025)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Administration | F0849 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Administration | F0940 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0887 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Nursing Services | F0947 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0801 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0676 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0678 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0700 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0742 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0552 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Dec 31, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Dec 31, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Dec 31, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0559 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Sep 26, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 03, 2024 | G | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Apr 03, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Apr 03, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | F | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0685 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
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)
Showing all 2 penalties (Jan 2024 - Apr 2024)
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