Best Assisted Living in Puyallup, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 assisted living communities in Puyallup, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Puyallup, WA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Puyallup, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Puyallup

Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Bonaventure of Puyallup
AL
IL
MC
E Puyallup
109
Facility 109
WA AVG 78
Rank #61 / 324
No
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 52
Rank #319 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #107 / 248
13
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #228 / 282
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #124 / 279
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 279
Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
AL
Puyallup (Willow Gardens)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 78
Rank #35 / 324
Yes
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 52
Rank #367 / 583
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #190 / 248
5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #124 / 279
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #205 / 279
The Rivers at Puyallup
AL
MC
RC
Nw Puyallup
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 78
Rank #35 / 324
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 52
Rank #24 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #180 / 248
21
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #271 / 282
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 31
Rank #259 / 279
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #112 / 279
Wesley Bradley Park
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Se Puyallup
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 78
Rank #312 / 324
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 52
Rank #349 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 279
1.5
Facility 1.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #82 / 279
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Puyallup
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 78
Rank #173 / 324
No
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 52
Rank #162 / 583
Suite
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #205 / 248
22
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #273 / 282
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 31
Rank #217 / 279
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #59 / 279
A Heart and Soul AFH LLC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Puyallup
-No
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 52
Rank #479 / 583
Private Rooms-----
Cardinals Cottage
AL
Puyallup
-No
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 52
Rank #498 / 583
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-----
Silver Creek Adult Family Home
AL
HOS
RESC
Puyallup
-No
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 52
Rank #487 / 583
Studio / Semi-Private Rooms-----
Home Life Care Adult Family Home
AL
HC
RESC
Puyallup (South Hill)
-Yes
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 52
Rank #536 / 583
Private / Shared Rooms-----
DGG Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Puyallup
-No
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 52
Rank #575 / 583
Private / Shared Rooms-----

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Puyallup. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Bonaventure of Puyallup

Bonaventure of Puyallup is a blissful community set near Meridian Habitat Park & Community Center in South Hill, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided for residents’ comfort. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their own terms with delectable and healthy meals served daily and a full kitchen in each unit. The community’s serene and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents, even those with cognitive conditions, to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup

At Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup, residents can enjoy the independence of a private home with the added benefit of exceptional assisted living care and a vibrant community. The gated community is conveniently located near shops, coffee houses, and restaurants, just 10 miles southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles south of Seattle. Residents receive personalized service plans to manage their healthcare needs, with staff available 24/7 for emergencies, while the community takes care of cooking, cleaning, and chores.

The assisted living program at Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup provides help with dressing, bathing, medication management, and transportation, allowing residents to focus on the fun. The community offers a packed activities calendar, with opportunities to engage with passions, explore hobbies, and enjoy entertainment with like-minded seniors, both on-campus and through local outings. Residents can also savor restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room, with a menu that accommodates their feedback, favorite recipes, and requests.

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Overview of The Rivers at 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.

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Overview of Wesley Bradley Park

Wesley Bradley Park is a nursing home in Puyallup, WA offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management in an apartment setting. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

There are 23 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Having assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in the same community may suit a resident whose needs change over time. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, with a studio offering one private living space and a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families using that benefit a payment option for eligible care. Residents can take part in fitness programs, creative arts, spiritual offerings, flexible dining, and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation services, while pets are allowed so a resident may continue living with a pet. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

Burrowed in Puyallup, Washington, Deer Ridge is an invigorating senior living community that provides an engaging space for memory care. The community helps seniors dealing with memory loss to reconnect to their treasured memories and find a sense of purpose with their wide array of enriching activities and programming. Residents age in place in a secure and comfortable residence built with advanced safety systems such as window sensors, pull-cords, and motion sensors, to ensure their needs are met immediately.

Leave the worries of chores behind and focus on creating new memories and improving your abilities with the help of convenient services, such as housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation. Residents can look forward to delicious and nutritious meals that are prepared by a dedicated culinary team that carefully considers individual dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include intentionally placed time-specific elements, shadow boxes, club room, fully-contained courtyard, fountain, garden beds, salon, sunroom & veranda.

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A Heart and Soul AFH LLC

11628 62Nd Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
Overview of A Heart and Soul Afh

Experience the best of your golden years with A Heart and Soul Afh, a dedicated community in Puyallup, WA, offering assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents here can keep peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs and household responsibilities 24/7. This community is operated by a nurse practitioner with a comprehensive experience in geriatric mental health and developmentally disabled individuals, ensuring residents’ healthcare needs are well cared for.

A full calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is also conducted, encouraging older adults to live happily and meet new friends. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with therapies and transportation services, accompanied by visiting doctors who address their medical concerns. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed to recover quickly and live up to their potential.

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Overview of Cardinals Cottage

Settled in the quiet neighborhood of Puyallup, WA, Cardinals Cottage is a trusted senior living community that provides assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed private and shared accommodations based on their preferences. This community is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care for its residents in a safe, secure, and caring environment. With a highly trained and passionate team, residents can receive individualized care and support catering to their physical, psychological, and social needs.

The golden years are made even more exciting and fulfilling in this exceptional community. Explore its amazing views and common spaces while meeting new companions throughout. Build lasting connections and create unforgettable moments. Here, seniors can truly kick back, relax, and enjoy the slow pace of life.

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Overview of Silver Creek Adult Family Home

Surrounded by tranquil parks in Puyallup, WA, Silver Creek Adult Family Home is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their every need 24/7. The community strives to promote a respectful and welcoming environment for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings.

A jam-packed calendar of activities accompanies residents as they live their golden years, promoting a vibrant and well-engaged lifestyle. Healthy and delicious meals are provided for residents to enjoy mealtimes that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management, nurse assessment, and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Experience the best of your later years while retaining your independence with the community’s genuine care and beautifully designed spaces.

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Overview of Home Life Care Adult Family Home

Home Life Care Adult Family Home offers assisted living, home care, and residential care in Puyallup’s South Hill neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private or shared room, and 24 hour staffing means someone is available throughout the day and night. Private and shared rooms give residents a choice between having a room alone and sharing with a companion. Pets are allowed.

Daily life includes movie nights, music, games, holiday and birthday celebrations, and arts and crafts. Meals are included through the home’s dietary services, with attention to nutritional care. Home Life Care Adult Family Home may be a good fit for someone seeking a small residential setting with a choice between private and shared accommodations.

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DGG Care Home

13823 72Nd Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
Overview of Dgg Care Home

Make every moment count with Dgg Care Home, an exceptional community in Puyallup, WA, that offers memory care, assisted living, hospice care, mental health services, and specialized care for those with developmental disability. Residents do not have to worry about their special needs with a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Purposely crafted and spacious accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are provided for residents to feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Recreation and wellness are not problems with a jam-packed calendar of fun programs and entertaining events that highlight their interests and strengths. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its exceptional care and friendly setting.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Puyallup, WA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Puyallup, WA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Puyallup, WA is approximately $6,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Puyallup, WA?

Assisted living in Puyallup, WA typically ranges from $5,800–$8,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Puyallup, WA?

Assisted living facilities in Puyallup, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Washington Medicaid cover assisted living?

Washington Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Washington) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.