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HomeWashingtonLife Care Center of Puyallup

Life Care Center of Puyallup

511 10th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 983722538457566WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(159 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
102
certified

How Life Care Center of Puyallup Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
WA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.47 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.95 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
35.5%
WA average
45.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 35.5%, lower than the Washington average of 45.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 27, 2025
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Pierce County 65+
130,317
14.2% of county
County Population
918,993
Pierce County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Puyallup is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Puyallup, Washington with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
93.9
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
Apr 10, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
119.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (37)

F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 2
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: 2
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: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0577Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 3

+ 7 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 Aide2.65 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.47 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.80 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.5%
RN Turnover
36.8%
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 (4)

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

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Puyallup and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Life Care Center of Puyallup
Puyallup, WACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rainier Rehabilitation
Puyallup, WA2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Puyallup Post Acute
Puyallup, WA4,752 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of South Hill
Puyallup, WA1.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,388
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Puyallup, WA2.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $193,178
Heartwood Extended Healthcare
Tacoma, WA5.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $382,661
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA6.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,814
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Puyallup
Puyallup, WA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Rainier Rehabilitation
Puyallup, WA
2,640 ft5/55/53/5None recorded
Puyallup Post Acute
Puyallup, WA
4,752 ft1/52/51/5None recorded
Life Care Center of South Hill
Puyallup, WA
1.0 mi5/54/54/5$17,388
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Puyallup, WA
2.0 mi1/51/53/5$193,178
Heartwood Extended Healthcare
Tacoma, WA
5.7 mi2/52/54/5$382,661
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
6.6 mi1/51/54/5$24,814

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Puyallup cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Puyallup participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Puyallup had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Puyallup?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup provides 4.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.87 LPN hours, and 2.65 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.5%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Puyallup have?▾
Life Care Center of Puyallup has 102 certified beds with an average of 93.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 4 in Puyallup. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Puyallup?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Puyallup has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 159 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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