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LAKE RIDGE CENTER

MOSES LAKE, WA · Medicare-certified · 74 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

Lake Ridge Center in Moses Lake, WA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings and 3-star staffing. It reports 3.76 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and has had $108,087 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7635 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: October 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $108,087recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7635.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
0.51
Nurse aides
2.73
Weekend nursing
3.50

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

42.2%40%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.8%7%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%5.6%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.8%1.8%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.9%14.3%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

39.1%23.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

25.5%11%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

3.8%3.6%No change

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

7.8%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

32.2%22.2%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98.4%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

98.2%89.5%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

76.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

81.4%70%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $59,675 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $48,412 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $108,087 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Oct 16, 2025

    $59,675
  • Federal fine

    May 9, 2025

    $48,412

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
62.2 residents on an average day (84% of 74 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.