Brookdale Puyallup South

Brookdale Puyallup South

Brookdale Puyallup South accepts Medicaid.
Brookdale Puyallup South accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Brookdale Puyallup South

Brookdale Puyallup South is a memory care community that specializes in caring for residents impacted by the symptoms of early through late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. As a leading provider of dementia care for over 25 years, the community uses its extensive experience to help each resident thrive. Brookdale Puyallup South offers technology to improve engagement for seniors with hearing loss, and the trained dementia care team assists with daily living activities, with staff available 24/7.

The memory care program at Brookdale Puyallup South focuses on providing a personalized experience, as techniques that work for one resident may not work for another. The community tailors care to the individual and aims to provide consistent care assignments whenever possible. Residents benefit from a range of dementia-friendly activities, from outdoor pursuits like nature walks and gardening to indoor fitness classes, coffee socials, and bingo. Mealtimes are also kept routine, with home-style meals served daily and care associates trained to address dining challenges.

 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #129 / 203Bed count — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 129th out of 203 memory care communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #1 / 74Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 1st out of 74 memory care communities we track in Washington for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Washington facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #209 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 209th out of 296 memory care communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
37 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #135 / 164Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 135th out of 164 memory care communities we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 164. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
65.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Washington average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
42 / 64
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$9,445/Month

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyPierce
License Number1702

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Leadership

ContactRussell, Hattie (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Workshop
Community Kitchen
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include nature walks, gardening, indoor fitness classes, and coffee social groups
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionEnjoy three home-style meals served daily, with snacks available throughout the day.
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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
8 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (65% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 828.0 This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (8 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 71% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.13.1 This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1.1 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 65% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 79.0 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (7 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 315 - 625 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Private Suite / Semi-Private Suit

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Puyallup South

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Address 7.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Puyallup's city center to Brookdale Puyallup South's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Rivers at Puyallup
MC
AL
RC
Nw Puyallup
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 82
Rank #27 / 203
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #16 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #128 / 164
-21
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #169 / 183
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 31
Rank #153 / 182
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #92 / 182
Bonaventure of Puyallup
MC
AL
IL
E Puyallup
109
Facility 109
WA AVG 82
Rank #46 / 203
No
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 51
Rank #157 / 296
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #76 / 164
-13
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #77 / 182
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #42 / 182
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Puyallup
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 82
Rank #115 / 203
No
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 51
Rank #78 / 296
Suite
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #106 / 164
-22
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #160 / 183
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 31
Rank #149 / 182
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 182
Brookdale Puyallup South
MC
Puyallup
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 82
Rank #129 / 203
Yes
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 51
Rank #209 / 296
Private Suite / Semi-Private Suit
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #135 / 164
A+7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #41 / 182
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #37 / 182
Wesley Bradley Park
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Se Puyallup
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 82
Rank #199 / 203
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 51
Rank #174 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 182
1.5
Facility 1.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 182

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other WA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Washington

Brookdale Puyallup South is located in Puyallup, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
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

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General 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

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

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Puyallup South

Is Brookdale Puyallup South in a walkable area?

Brookdale Puyallup South has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Puyallup South?

According to WA state health department records, Brookdale Puyallup South's license number is 1702.

When does Brookdale Puyallup South's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Brookdale Puyallup South's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Puyallup South?

Brookdale Puyallup South's occupancy is 65.6%.

How long has Brookdale Puyallup South been in business?

Brookdale Puyallup South has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Puyallup South have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Puyallup South on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Puyallup South?

Yes, Brookdale Puyallup South allows residents to bring their pets.

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