LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND
751 KEARNEY STREET, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Port Townsend, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the Washington average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 94 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 44% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.1% — better than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (52% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.6% — better than the Washington average of 20.2% (32% lower).
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 PORT TOWNSEND
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND with other nursing homes in Port Townsend.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 44% occupancy across 94 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 PORT TOWNSEND?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Port Townsend
Port Townsend sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 36.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,599 (36.4%)
- Median age
- 59.0 years
- Median household income
- $57,693
- Median home value
- $362,300
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Port Townsend.
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