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Nursing Home

Life Care Center of South Hill

Nursing Home

Life Care Center of South Hill

2508 7th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 View map
Overview of Life Care Center of South Hill

Life Care Center of South Hill 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.

(253) 841-6600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
Washington average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Washington average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Washington average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Washington average: 3.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 51m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the Washington average.

Washington average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 5m per day 53m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 18m per day 2h 41m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 5m per day 3h 47m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 20m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 57m per day 38m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Washington average
Occupancy rate 82.3%
Residents per day (avg) 83
Occupancy rate
82.3%
Residents per day (avg)
83

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$28.6M
Profit
$2.3M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$28,568,865.00
Profit
$2,283,376.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.2M
32.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.1M
Total costs $26.3M
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 29

Washington average 48.9

Citations per inspection
4.83

Washington average 6.92


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info Washington average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Washington average: 1.7

26 moderate citations More info Washington average: 46.3

3 minor citations More info Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Nov 21, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Nov 21, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Nov 21, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Nov 21, 2025

Compare Nursing Homes around Tacoma The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

5 facilities compared · CMS & WA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

Life Care Center of Puyallup
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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
102
67.7%
-7%
4.23
-4%
0%
1
50
0
95
65
Nimz, Paul
$12,9M
$4,5M
34.6%
505324
Life Care Center of South Hill
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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
100
82.3%
+13%
3.85
0%
-9%
0
29
0
83
32
Medina, Alexander
$28,5M
$9,2M
32.3%
505526
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Tacoma (Eastside)
102
75.6%
+4%
5.91
-63%
+40%
3
76
2
69
56
Miller, Christine
$12,2M
$5,8M
47.8%
505264
Life Care Center of Federal Way
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Federal Way
157
58.2%
-20%
4.01
+28%
-5%
2
81
5
88
48
Zwicker, Tom
$17,3M
$7,1M
41.2%
505188
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Tacoma
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 1.2 miles from city center — 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital)

Address 2508 7th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 205
Employees 196
Contractors 9
Staff to resident ratio 2.56:1
38% better than Washington average

Washington average ratio: 1.85:1

Avg staff/day 74
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Washington average

Washington average: 8.1 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 53,475
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.6%

347 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 61 0 61 17,226 91 100% 7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 32 0 32 9,707 91 100% 9.4
Registered Nurse 28 0 28 6,086 91 100% 9.9
Speech Language Pathologist 14 0 14 3,468 91 100% 6.8
Physical Therapy Aide 12 0 12 2,969 86 95% 7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 10 0 10 2,375 85 93% 7
Physical Therapy Assistant 8 0 8 2,189 85 93% 7.1
RN Director of Nursing 6 0 6 2,171 75 82% 8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 1,491 81 89% 8.3
Dental Services Staff 4 0 4 1,167 66 73% 7.2
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 1,152 68 75% 7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 835 84 92% 7.2
Administrator 2 0 2 520 65 71% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 464 61 67% 7.6
Respiratory Therapist 1 0 1 444 58 64% 7.7
Dietitian 1 0 1 359 50 55% 7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 5 5 257 38 42% 4.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 47 5 5% 9.5
Medical Director 0 1 1 44 3 3% 14.5
Nurse Aide in Training 6 0 6 2 6 7% 0.3
61 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
28 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 100%
12 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 95%
10 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 93%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 93%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 82%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 89%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 73%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 92%
2 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 55%
5 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 42%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
6 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 7%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
80 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
68 residents (85%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (15%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Washington avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.8%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
47% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.9%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.5%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 19.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.3%
30% better than Washington average

Washington average: 13.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
42% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 85.2%
59% better than Washington average

Washington average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 59.7%
18% better than Washington average

Washington average: 50.6%

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.

~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).

Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

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