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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 52nd out of 89 homes in Washington for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 44m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 53m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 56m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 30m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 35m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 47m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 89% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 34m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 73 | 31 | This facility has 135% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (73 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 135% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 18.3 | 7.8 | This facility has 135% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (18.3 vs. WA avg 7.8).↑ 135% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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).
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
194% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
22% fewer staff per resident than Washington average
0% compared with Washington average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 18 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
18
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 22 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
22
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 63 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
63
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
93 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 0 | 63 | 19,452 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 6,848 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,198 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,040 | 67 | 73% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 785 | 73 | 79% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 691 | 86 | 93% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 60 | 65% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 411 | 60 | 65% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 308 | 50 | 54% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 258 | 59 | 64% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 214 | 52 | 57% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 123 | 13 | 14% | 9.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 73 | 23 | 25% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 6 | 7% | 8.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
21% higher than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
8% more fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 3, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 10, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.1
39% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.2
37% better than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.8%
58% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.7%
37% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.0%
22% better than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
8% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.7%
45% better than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
17% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
13% better than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
78% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
15% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.6%
10% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.0%
14% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.43
76% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.38
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.86
23% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.51
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.6%
10% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
162% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
69.5%
15% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.1%
16% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 19.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.6%
65% better than Washington averageWashington average: 13.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.8%
15% better than Washington averageWashington average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
47.9%
5% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
95Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Federal Way from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #26 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (48% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 26 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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| Garden Terrace Healthcare Center at 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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Federal Way (South 338Th Street) | 34
Facility
34
WA AVG
82
Rank
#343 / 366 |
35.3%
Facility
35.3%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#299 / 310 | -51% | 4.88
Facility
4.88
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#7 / 89 | +30% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#1 / 91 | 46
Facility
46
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#40 / 91 | 6.6
Facility
6.6
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#50 / 91 | - | 12 | - |
46
Facility
46
WA AVG
51
Rank
#362 / 628 | Megan Larson | $15.3M
Facility
$15.3M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#37 / 93 | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#30 / 93 | 51.8%
Facility
51.8%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#36 / 93 | 505512 | ||||
| Judson Park |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care | Des Moines (Marine View Drive South) | 52
Facility
52
WA AVG
82
Rank
#288 / 366 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#168 / 310 | +1% | 4.06
Facility
4.06
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#47 / 89 | +25% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#29 / 91 | 57
Facility
57
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#55 / 91 | 19.0
Facility
19.0
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#90 / 91 | - | 38 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#532 / 628 | Humangood Washington | $35.2M
Facility
$35.2M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#7 / 93 | $17.1M
Facility
$17.1M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#4 / 93 | 48.5%
Facility
48.5%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#49 / 93 | 505455 | ||||
| Hallmark Manor |
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). | Federal Way (1St Avenue South) | 147
Facility
147
WA AVG
82
Rank
#19 / 366 |
62.6%
Facility
62.6%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#237 / 310 | -14% | 3.68
Facility
3.68
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#67 / 89 | -7% | -13% | $32.2k
Facility
$32.2k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#46 / 91 | 59
Facility
59
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#56 / 91 | 9.8
Facility
9.8
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#71 / 91 | 1 | 99 | A+ |
43
Facility
43
WA AVG
51
Rank
#387 / 628 | Melissa Nelson | $14.7M
Facility
$14.7M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#40 / 93 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#28 / 93 | 56%
Facility
56%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#27 / 93 | 505313 | ||||
| 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). | Federal Way (Lake Easter Estates) | 157
Facility
157
WA AVG
82
Rank
#11 / 366 | - | - | 4.01
Facility
4.01
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#52 / 89 | -9% | -5% | $99.0k
Facility
$99.0k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#67 / 91 | 81
Facility
81
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#77 / 91 | 10.1
Facility
10.1
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#74 / 91 | 5 | 16 | - |
48
Facility
48
WA AVG
51
Rank
#345 / 628 | Tom Zwicker | $17.6M
Facility
$17.6M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#31 / 93 | $8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#26 / 93 | 49.6%
Facility
49.6%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#42 / 93 | 505188 |
Life Care Center of Federal Way is in the Lake Easter Estates neighborhood of Federal Way.
Life Care Center of Federal Way has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Life Care Center of Federal Way's occupancy is 58.2%.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Life Care Center of Federal Way in the photo gallery on this page.
(253) 946-2273 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Federal Way.
Yes — Life Care Center of Federal Way is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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