LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY
1462 WEST STATE ROUTE 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sedro Woolley, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.4%) is above the Washington average of 20.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 150 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.9% — better than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — about the same as the Washington average of 2.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Washington average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2% (36% higher).
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 SKAGIT VALLEY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY with other nursing homes in Sedro Woolley.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY 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 SKAGIT VALLEY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.9% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.4% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 150 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 SKAGIT VALLEY?
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 SKAGIT VALLEY?
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 Sedro Woolley
Sedro Woolley sits in Skagit County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 26,499 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $71,021
- Median home value
- $341,600
Demographics for Skagit County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sedro Woolley.
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