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Life Care Center of Puyallup

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a Nursing Home in Washington

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Washington

Life Care Center of Puyallup A gazebo surrounded by greenery and flowers at Life Care Center of Puyallup. Lounge area with seating and plants at Life Care Center of Puyallup Dining area with tables and a television in Life Care Center of Puyallup Well-lit hallway with doors leading to resident rooms Interior view of a cozy resident room with a bed, table, and flowers. Living room with two striped chairs, a coffee table, and decorative items.

Life Care Center of Puyallup

511 10th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372 View Map

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a Nursing Home in Washington

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Washington

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Life Care Center of Puyallup is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.23/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 102

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Washington average
Occupancy rate 67.7%
Residents per day (avg) 95
Occupancy rate
67.7%
Residents per day (avg)
95

Who this home usually serves

Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs
How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

34% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 26 days

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$13.2M
Loss
-$819.8K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$13,226,713.00
Loss
$-819,773.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
33.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.6M
Total costs $14.0M

This home is owned by Nimz, Paul

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 505324

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Life Care Center of Puyallup
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Puyallup
102
No
65
NIMZ, PAUL
67.7%
$12,916,608.00
$4,468,469.00
34.6%
94.50
5/5
4.2343
4/5
4/5
5/5
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Life Care Center of South Hill
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Puyallup
100
No
32
MEDINA, ALEXANDER
82.3%
$28,545,501.00
$9,209,194.00
32.3%
83.10
5/5
3.8454
4/5
4/5
5/5
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Avamere at Pacific Ridge
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Tacoma
102
No
56
MILLER, CHRISTINE
75.6%
$12,181,553.00
$5,826,001.00
47.8%
69.40
1/5
5.9114
1/5
3/5
3/5
3
Life Care Center of Federal Way
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Federal Way
157
No
48
ZWICKER, TOM
58.2%
$17,273,983.00
$7,118,195.00
41.2%
87.50
1/5
4.0065
1/5
3/5
3/5
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Life Care Center of Puyallup Life Care Center of Puyallup
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: Puyallup
Bed Count: 102
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: NIMZ, PAUL
CCN: 505324
Occupancy: 67.7%
Home Revenue: $12,916,608.00
Payroll Costs: $4,468,469.00
Payroll %: 34.6%
Avg Residents/Day: 94.50
Overall Rating: 5/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2343
Health Insp Rating: 4/5
Staffing Rating: 4/5
QM Rating: 5/5
Number of Fines: 1
Life Care Center of South Hill Life Care Center of South Hill
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: Puyallup
Bed Count: 100
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: MEDINA, ALEXANDER
CCN: 505526
Occupancy: 82.3%
Home Revenue: $28,545,501.00
Payroll Costs: $9,209,194.00
Payroll %: 32.3%
Avg Residents/Day: 83.10
Overall Rating: 5/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8454
Health Insp Rating: 4/5
Staffing Rating: 4/5
QM Rating: 5/5
Avamere at Pacific Ridge Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: Tacoma
Bed Count: 102
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: MILLER, CHRISTINE
CCN: 505264
Occupancy: 75.6%
Home Revenue: $12,181,553.00
Payroll Costs: $5,826,001.00
Payroll %: 47.8%
Avg Residents/Day: 69.40
Overall Rating: 1/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 5.9114
Health Insp Rating: 1/5
Staffing Rating: 3/5
QM Rating: 3/5
Number of Fines: 3
Life Care Center of Federal Way Life Care Center of Federal Way
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: Federal Way
Bed Count: 157
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: ZWICKER, TOM
CCN: 505188
Occupancy: 58.2%
Home Revenue: $17,273,983.00
Payroll Costs: $7,118,195.00
Payroll %: 41.2%
Avg Residents/Day: 87.50
Overall Rating: 1/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0065
Health Insp Rating: 1/5
Staffing Rating: 3/5
QM Rating: 3/5
Number of Fines: 2
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

189
Total Staff
184
Employees
5
Contractors
44,290
Total Hours (Quarter)
66
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role ⓘCount ⓘAvg Shift (hrs) ⓘUses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse258.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse297.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant887.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
145 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
29 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
329 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role ⓘEmployees ⓘContractors ⓘTotal Staff ⓘTotal Hours ⓘDays Worked ⓘ% of Days ⓘAvg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant8808823,89391100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse290297,28791100%7.7
Registered Nurse250254,47891100%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,4746875%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide8081,0037582%5.6
Speech Language Pathologist6067697582%5.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician6066356571%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant5055687279%7.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2025196976%7.3
Dietitian1015045763%8.8
RN Director of Nursing3035025156%9
Nurse Practitioner1014936369%7.8
Dental Services Staff1014816268%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014426268%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2023785965%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0222263741%5.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0226367%10.6
Medical Director0114133%13.5
Other Physician1011533%5
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Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2022 – Jul 2025)

9
Inspections
50
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5.56
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
2
Moderate (D-F)
48
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
16
32% of total
Resident Rights
13
26% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
8% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
6% of total
Infection Control
2
4% of total
Administration
1
2% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 43
Complaint Investigations 7
State Comparison (WA)
Citations
50
Washington average: 48.9
Critical Citations
0
Washington average: 0.3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jul 09, 2025 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jul 09, 2025 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Jun 18, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Apr 28, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 C Resident RightsF0577 Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 B Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 E PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 D Quality of CareF0698 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 E Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 D Resident RightsF0582 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Nov 29, 2023 E Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
May 23, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Feb 28, 2023 D Care PlanningF0660 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D AdministrationF0849 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 F Infection ControlF0881 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Quality of CareF0685 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Care PlanningF0646 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 D Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Resident RightsF0582 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Resident RightsF0585 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Oct 10, 2022 E Resident RightsF0625 Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Life Care Centers Of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
89 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (6.7%) ⓘ
Medicaid 54 (60.7%) ⓘ
Private Pay/Other 29 (32.6%) ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group ⓘ
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source. Specialized beds indicate capacity for specific care needs.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
4.5 Score
55% better than avg Washington avg: 10.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
9.1 Score
56% better than avg Washington avg: 20.9

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
3.4%
79% better than avg Washington: 16.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.1%
30% better than avg Washington: 5.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.5%
16% better than avg Washington: 1.7%
Depressive Symptoms
0.4%
98% better than avg Washington: 16.2%
Falls with Major Injury
4.3%
66% worse than avg Washington: 2.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.6%
Near average Washington: 96.2%
Antipsychotic Use
12.6%
13% better than avg Washington: 14.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
4.1%
81% better than avg Washington: 21.8%
Influenza Vaccine
96.2%
Near average Washington: 93.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.8%
38% worse than avg Washington: 4.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
20.0%
18% better than avg Washington: 24.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
87.0% Near average Washington: 88.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.4% 72% better than avg Washington: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
90.8% 11% better than avg Washington: 82.0%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality. Measures marked with are positive indicators where higher is better (e.g., vaccination rates).

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $35K Washington avg: $82K 58% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 Washington avg: 1.8
Compared to Washington Average Facility: $35K | Washington Avg: $82K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Jan 2023 - Jan 2023)

Jan 18, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$35K

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations. Civil money penalties (fines) are monetary sanctions. Payment denials prevent the facility from receiving Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions during the denial period.

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics:
    High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Official Program Page
Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Official Program Page
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Official Program Page
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics:
    High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Official Program Page
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Official Program Page

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