Life Care Center of Coos Bay
2890 Ocean Blvd · Coos Bay, OR · 97420 · 5412675433
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$62,868 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,868 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
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.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
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.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 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.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
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.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 27, 2024 | Fine | $62,868 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385157 · certified since November 3, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.