LIFE CARE CENTER OF COOS BAY

2890 OCEAN BLVD, COOS BAY, OR 97420

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Facility Assessment Inspectors recorded 2 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
0.72 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why

Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 43
Outstanding 0
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 2
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
63/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

2 actual harm issues found among 43 total deficiencies. 43 corrected.

Most recent inspection (December 19, 2025)

D Potential harm — isolated F0773 Status: Corrected

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Corrected

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0757 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0676 Status: Corrected

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0552 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0585 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0628 Status: Corrected

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 2, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (September 27, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0772 Status: Corrected

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Corrected

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0610 Status: Corrected

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0881 Status: Corrected

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0732 Status: Corrected

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0947 Status: Corrected

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0688 Status: Corrected

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0692 Status: Corrected

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0791 Status: Corrected

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0690 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0697 Status: Corrected

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0657 Status: Corrected

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0553 Status: Corrected

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0578 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Corrected

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0582 Status: Corrected

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0584 Status: Corrected

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 14, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (June 16, 2023)

D Potential harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0725 Status: Corrected

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0806 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0810 Status: Corrected

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0692 Status: Corrected

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0657 Status: Corrected

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0661 Status: Corrected

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0578 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0585 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 20, 2023

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