Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

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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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 31 | 31 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Washington average (31 vs. WA avg 31).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
| 10.3 | 10.3 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Washington average (10.3 vs. WA avg 10.3).— At avg |
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 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.
29 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations.
Washington average: 0.3
Washington average: 1.7
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,716 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 17 | 38 | 9,139 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3,191 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,227 | 90 | 98% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 366 | 62 | 67% | 5.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 353 | 44 | 48% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 331 | 58 | 63% | 5.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 238 | 31 | 34% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 142 | 34 | 37% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 19 | 21% | 3.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 15 | 16% | 2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 7% | 3.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1% | 12.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 4, 2023 · $35K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Port Townsend based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Port Townsend's city center to Life Care Center of Port Townsend's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Life Care Center of Port Townsend is located in Port Townsend, Washington.
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Life Care Center of Port Townsend is in the Kearney Street neighborhood of Port Townsend.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend's occupancy is 41.3%.
Yes — there are 17 photos of Life Care Center of Port Townsend in the photo gallery on this page.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend is located at 751 Kearney St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States.
(360) 385-3555 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Port Townsend.
Yes — Life Care Center of Port Townsend is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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