LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK
1508 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE, Kennewick, WA 99336
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK is a 136-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kennewick, 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 (0.0%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 136 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kennewick, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.8% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5%.
- 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 KENNEWICK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK with other nursing homes in Kennewick.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK 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 KENNEWICK keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.8% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 136 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 KENNEWICK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK lag behind other Kennewick options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Kennewick
Kennewick sits in Benton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 29,916 (14.9%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $72,046
- Median home value
- $255,000
Demographics for Benton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kennewick.
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