Life Care Center of Port Townsend
Nursing Home Facility
751 Kearney Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Life Care Center of Port Townsend is a senior care community located in Port Townsend, WA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Port Townsend area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (360) 385-3555.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
With 94 beds, Life Care Center of Port Townsend is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Port Townsend average about 30 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 44% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 54%.
The community is located in Jefferson County, WA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at Life Care Center of Port Townsend. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Life Care Center of Port Townsend offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 94
- Occupancy 44%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Annual staff turnover 54%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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