Life Care Center of Skagit Valley

1462 West State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 · (360) 856-6869
For profit - Corporation · 150 certified beds

Life Care Center of Skagit Valley has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 10 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $32,646 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on May 15, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 15, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 15, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 15, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 15, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.May 15, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 15, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 15, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.May 15, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 15, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.

• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesMay 1, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 23, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 23, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.December 23, 2025 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 4, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 4, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.June 18, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.June 18, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 27, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 2, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 8, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 12, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 8, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $32,646February 23, 2026

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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