Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon · 6.0 mi · 121 beds
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Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
1462 WEST STATE ROUTE 20, Sedro Woolley, WA, 98284
Nursing home150 licensed beds0 citations on record
1 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 16 deficiencies against Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro Woolley, Washington at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-05-15, 6 of them arising from complaints. 1 finding has been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare has fined it 2 times, totalling $86,222. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall.
3 / 5Medicare overall rating
150certified beds
16deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
1actual-harm findings on record
2federal fines, $86,222
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.1
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.51
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
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The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0565 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0605 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0688 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0628 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0679 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2026-05-15 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0645 · 2026-05-01 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2026-02-23 · from a complaint · Actual harm to a resident
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0921 · 2026-02-23 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0745 · 2025-12-23 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0657 · 2025-09-04 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0842 · 2025-09-04 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0561 · 2025-06-18 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0584 · 2025-06-18 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2025-06-18 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2025-06-18 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below3 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles3 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are4 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home4 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS4.20279
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year39.3%
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS2
Total fined$86,222
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one2
Ownership
Who owns Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/25/1995 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/25/1995 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| NEKUDA, VANESSA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/03/2024 |
| SAVELA, HEATHER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2023 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1996 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA group.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 505318.
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