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Total health inspections
5
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Life Care Center of Port Townsend
Overview of Life Care Center of Port Townsend
Nestled in the serene beauty of Port Townsend, WA, Life Care Center of Port Townsend overlooks the stunning Kah Tai Lagoon with a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains, offering a peaceful environment for healing and recovery. This welcoming community provides a full range of care services, including skilled nursing, long-term care, and comprehensive inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation. Here, residents can benefit from private and semi-private accommodations designed for comfort, complemented by individualized treatment plans tailored to support their recovery and independence.
Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals, a library, an onsite beauty salon and barber shop, and beautifully landscaped walking paths. A robust daily activity schedule and wireless internet ensure residents stay connected and engaged. With a compassionate team and a mission to enhance well-being, this community creates an ideal space for healing and growth.
Quality ratings
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
94
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
41.3%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Occupancy rate
41.3%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 months
Medicaid
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$7.5M
Operating loss
-$396.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$7,475,199.00
Operating loss
$-396,276.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.9M
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
505306
Awards:
Best Nursing Home - U.S. News & World Report 2026
Safety & Compliance
Emergency Systems:
24-hour security and fire safety systems.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Heather Jeffers, Executive Director
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Fine dining program with a variety of meal options.
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 94 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Port Townsend
Nursing Home
Inspection History
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.
5 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
2 routine inspections
Results
5 with issues
0 without issues
Washington average: 8 complaint visits
Washington average: 9 inspections
Latest inspection
Date:April 11, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection
31 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
32
Washington average 48.9
Citations per inspection
6.4
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
233% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
2
2
18% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
27 moderate citations
2 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Apr 11, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 11, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 11, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 11, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Port Townsend The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend
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.
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).
Port Townsend
94
41.3%
-43%
3.99
-6%
2
32
3
42
64
Cerna, Angela
$7,5M
$2,4M
32.5%
505306
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
74
Employees
41
Contractors
33
Staff to resident ratio
1.90:1
0% compared with Washington averageWashington average ratio: 1.85:1
Avg staff/day
22
Average shift
8.7 hours
7% better than Washington averageWashington average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,324
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
34
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
27.1%
4,695 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 17
Registered Nurse: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 17 | 34 | 8,735 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2,253 | 91 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1,512 | 82 | 90% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 522 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 62 | 68% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 57 | 63% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 445 | 58 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 419 | 47 | 52% | 8.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 410 | 57 | 63% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 388 | 59 | 65% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 322 | 64 | 70% | 5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 166 | 29 | 32% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 29 | 32% | 3.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 9 | 10% | 4.3 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 11% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2% | 5.5 |
34 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
90%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
52%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
63%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
65%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
32%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
32%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
10%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
3%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
11%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
2%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
39 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (20.5%)
Medicaid
22 residents (56.4%)
Private pay or other
9 residents (23.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.4
17% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.4
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
31% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.2%
12% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.7%
26% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.7%
40% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
40% better than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
18% better than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.5%
54% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.0%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.89
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.89
36% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.38
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.70
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.70
79% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.51
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
53% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.6%
22% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
12.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
12.2%
39% better than Washington averageWashington average: 19.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.3%
46% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 13.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.3%
9% better than Washington averageWashington average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.2%
19% better 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.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$67K
18% lower than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
Number of fines
2
8% more fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$67K
Washington average
$82K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 4, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 4, 2023
$35K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2023
$33K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Port Townsend based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
41.3%
↓ 2.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$396,276
↑ ~$239K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,225,739
↑ ~$118K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.3%
↑ 3.5pp vs 2022
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