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HomeWashingtonLife Care Center of Puyallup

Life Care Center of Puyallup

511 10th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 983722538457566
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
102
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 102 certified beds with an average of 89.5 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 16 deficiencies (inspected Feb 27, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.58 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.0%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Puyallup, Washington with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored above average compared to Washington facilities.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
89.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pierce
Last Inspection
Feb 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
55.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (53)

F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Feb 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 23 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.82 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.58 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.0%
RN Turnover
40.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Oct 26, 1995
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1996
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 26, 1995
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
NIMZ, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 30, 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Puyallup?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Puyallup had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 27, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Puyallup?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup provides 4.58 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.86 LPN hours, and 2.82 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Puyallup have?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup has 102 certified beds with an average of 89.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Puyallup?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Puyallup, Washington with an average rating of 3.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Puyallup nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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