Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LAKE RIDGE CENTER
MOSES LAKE, WA · 74 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 17, 2026
CMS Certification Number 505261 · first certified January 1982
Ownership
Operated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WA
27 citations — more than 39% of the 193 certified nursing homes in WA. Compared within WA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in WA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 320 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
8 of the 27 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 27 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 27 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 16 |
| May 9, 2025 | 6 |
| April 17, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 3 | 2026-04-17 |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | 2 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-04-17 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-04-17 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-06-17 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2024-06-17 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-06-17 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 17, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026) |
May 9, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
June 17, 2024 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.