Life Care Center of Port Townsend
Nursing Home · Port Townsend, WA
CMS certification number505306
Contact & location
751 Kearney StreetPort Townsend, WA 98368
Jefferson County
- Phone
- (360) 385-3555
- ZIP code
- 98368 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day
- 41.2 (44% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Cascade Medical Investors Limited Partnership
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 6, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.96 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.01 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.49 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.55 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.0 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 41.7 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2024-08-12 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-02-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-23 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-23 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-10-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $34,808 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-04 | Fine | $34,808 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cerna, Angela (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sekeramayi, Floyd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butner, Nancy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cerna, Angela (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winters, Karla (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butner, Nancy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cerna, Angela (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sekeramayi, Floyd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winters, Karla (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Port Townsend?
Life Care Center of Port Townsend has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Port Townsend have?
It has 94 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Port Townsend been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $34,808 in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Port Townsend?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Port Townsend?
(360) 385-3555. The facility is located at 751 Kearney Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.