The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY
SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with solid staffing and quality scores at 4 out of 5 and health inspections at 3 out of 5. It has had $50,225 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 4.20 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2028 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $50,225recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2028.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.87
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 3.52
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
16.7%14.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%3.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.1%10.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—4.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.2%14%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.7%19.4%Worsening
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
—92.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.5%85.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.8%94.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $50,225 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $86,222 in total fines.
- $50,225
Federal fine
Feb 23, 2026
- $35,997
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 78.2 residents on an average day (52% of 150 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 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.