Occupancy rate
60%
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
Memory Care · Puyallup, WA
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
Memory Care · Puyallup, WA
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.
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 68 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%Occupied beds
42 / 70
Average residents per home in Washington
73 per day
Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
CountyPierce
License Number2578
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactTara Miller
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
Memory Care
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 2022 · 4 years of data
47 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Deficiencies per year (51% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Deficiencies per year (51% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 15, 2025
Follow Up
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 47 | 31 | This facility has 52% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (47 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 52% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 11.8 | 7.8 | This facility has 51% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (11.8 vs. WA avg 7.8).↑ 51% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025, found no deficiencies, confirming that previously cited issues related to investigations and preadmission assessments were corrected. Earlier inspections showed recurring deficiencies primarily involving failure to investigate resident falls, accidents, and incidents, as well as incomplete preadmission assessments and staff continuing education requirements. Complaint investigations substantiated failures in investigating abuse allegations and falls, with civil fines imposed for some violations, but no license suspensions or revocations were listed in the available reports. Fire and life safety code violations were noted in 2023 but were not part of the most recent inspections. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent follow-up inspections confirming correction of prior deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Washington
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is located in Puyallup, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.
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| Deer Ridge Memory Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Puyallup (5Th Street Southeast) | 70 | No | 68 | Suite | 60.0% | - | 19 | 10 | 47 |
| Brookdale Puyallup South |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Puyallup (176Th Street East) | 64 | No | 37 | Suite | 65.6% | A+ | 6 | - | 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
What neighborhood is Deer Ridge Memory Care Community in?
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is in the 5th Street Southeast neighborhood of Puyallup.
Is Deer Ridge Memory Care Community in a walkable area?
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Deer Ridge Memory Care Community?
According to WA state health department records, Deer Ridge Memory Care Community's license number is 2578.
When does Deer Ridge Memory Care Community's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Deer Ridge Memory Care Community's license expires on June 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Deer Ridge Memory Care Community?
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community's occupancy is 60%.
How many beds does Deer Ridge Memory Care Community have?
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community has 70 beds.
What is the address of Deer Ridge Memory Care Community?
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is located at 3901 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374, United States.
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