LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY
1045 SOUTH 308TH STREET, Federal Way, WA 98003
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY is a 157-bed for-profit nursing facility in Federal Way, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 157 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Federal Way, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.0% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.9% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY with other nursing homes in Federal Way.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 157 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF FEDERAL WAY lag behind other Federal Way options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Federal Way
Federal Way sits in King County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 293,222 (13.2%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $99,158
- Median home value
- $601,100
Demographics for King County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Federal Way.
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