Kennewick, WA · 53 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Kennewick's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,300–$14,230/mo
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Richland Post Acute
1745 Pike Avenue, Richland, WA 99354 · Benton County
Our compassionate and skilled caregiving team is committed to ensuring each resident feels secure and comfortable, enabling them to lead their healthiest lives. We offer 24/7 personalized healthcare services and functional support within a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility featuring private and semi-private rooms. …
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (69 of 71 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Richland's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Richland Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Richland, WA, with 71 certified beds and an average of about 69 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.42 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.27 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $59,762 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.42 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$59,762 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Richland for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 71
- Avg. residents/day
- 69
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Pacs Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 505514
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,300–$14,230/mo (median $12,420) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Kennewick prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.42
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.27
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 1 ($59,762)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-12 | Fine | $59,762 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1745 Pike Avenue, Richland, WA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Richland Post Acute
How much does Richland Post Acute cost?
Richland Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Richland, WA area typically runs $11,300–$14,230 per month (median $12,420, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Richland Post Acute's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Richland Post Acute 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Richland Post Acute?
Staff provide about 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Richland Post Acute?
Richland Post Acute has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Richland Post Acute have availability?
Typically 97% full (69 of 71 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Richland Post Acute offer?
Richland Post Acute in Richland, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 71 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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