The Rivers at Puyallup
Assisted Living in Puyallup
Assisted Living in Puyallup
Enjoy the best of your golden years at The Rivers at Puyallup, an outstanding community in Puyallup, WA, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Specially designed and spacious accommodations are also provided in a warm and nurturing environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents find new hobbies and make new friends with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are served, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
About this community
Occupancy
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Types of Care at The Rivers at Puyallup
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
20 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Washington average: 8 complaint visits
Washington average: 9 inspections
Latest inspection
69 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Washington average: 31 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for The Rivers at Puyallup
The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited fire and safety issues were corrected. Earlier inspections documented recurring deficiencies primarily related to fire safety compliance, including faulty fire door installations, missing inspection records, and failure to meet State Fire Marshal codes, which led to citations and a substantiated complaint investigation. Other noted issues involved medication management, resident care such as failure to provide showers, staffing shortages, and incomplete investigations of incidents, with some resulting in civil fines. Complaint investigations were mostly substantiated, addressing concerns like kitchen grease fire hazards, improper discharge, and failure to investigate abuse or missing property. The facility’s recent clean inspection suggests improvement in fire and safety compliance after a period of repeated deficiencies.
Compare Assisted Living around Puyallup The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| The Rivers at Puyallup |
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| Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Puyallup (Willow Gardens) | 120 | Yes | 43 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 65.0% | - | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| Home Life Care Adult Family Home |
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| A Heart and Soul AFH LLC |
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| Cardinals Cottage |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Puyallup | - | No | 20 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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