Safety Report: Life Care Center of Richland
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
The same number of citations in the most recent cycle as in the cycle before (29).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | December 3, 2025; August 12, 2025; March 12, 2025; December 5, 2024; June 14, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | July 23, 2025; October 11, 2024; July 17, 2024; April 16, 2024; January 9, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 4 | July 30, 2026; May 6, 2026; June 5, 2024; April 16, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 4 | December 3, 2025; October 11, 2024; July 17, 2024; April 16, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | August 19, 2026; January 15, 2026 |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F628) | 2 | July 30, 2026; July 23, 2025 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | January 15, 2026; July 17, 2024 |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (F825) | 2 | January 15, 2026; July 23, 2025 |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F627) | 2 | December 3, 2025; July 23, 2025 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | July 23, 2025; July 17, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | July 23, 2025; July 17, 2024 |
| 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. (F688) | 2 | July 23, 2025; June 14, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | October 11, 2024; July 17, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | October 11, 2024; July 17, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | July 17, 2024; June 14, 2023 |
| Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F625) | 2 | July 17, 2024; June 14, 2023 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | July 17, 2024; June 14, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | Fine | $58,126 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 19, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 30, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 6, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 15, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
December 3, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
August 12, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 23, 2025 — 17 citations (includes serious)
March 12, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 5, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 11, 2024 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 17, 2024 — 21 citations
June 5, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 16, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 9, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 14, 2023 — 8 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare