Total health inspections
9
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Life Care Center of Puyallup
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Puyallup
Nursing Home
Overview of Life Care Center of Puyallup
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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.
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
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
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
Operating loss
-$819.8K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$13,226,713.00
Operating loss
$-819,773.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.0M
Walk Score: 65 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Additional licensing details
Awards:
Best Nursing Home
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Life Care Center of Puyallup
-4%
-7%
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
4.2343
1
50
-
-4%
0%
-7%
Life Care Center of South Hill
-9%
+13%
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
3.8454
-
29
-
-9%+13%
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
-63%
+40%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Tacoma (Eastside)
102
No
56
MILLER, CHRISTINE
75.6%
$12,181,553.00
$5,826,001.00
47.8%
69.40
5.9114
3
76
2
-63%+40%+4%
Life Care Center of Federal Way
+28%
-5%
-20%
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
4.0065
2
81
5
+28%-5%-20%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2343
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
50
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8454
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
29
RN share vs State Avg:
0%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Tacoma (Eastside)
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.9114
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
76
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-63%
-63%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+40%
+40%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0065
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
81
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-20%
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0.3 miles from city center — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital)
511 10th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
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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 Nurse | 25 | 8.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 7.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 88 | 7.3 | 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 Assistant | 88 | 0 | 88 | 23,893 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 7,287 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 4,478 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,474 | 68 | 75% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,003 | 75 | 82% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 769 | 75 | 82% | 5.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 635 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 568 | 72 | 79% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 519 | 69 | 76% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 57 | 63% | 8.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 502 | 51 | 56% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 62 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 62 | 68% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 378 | 59 | 65% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 226 | 37 | 41% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 63 | 6 | 7% | 10.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 3 | 3% | 13.5 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3% | 5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
50
Citations per inspection
5.56
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
43 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
48 moderate citations
2 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 09, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jun 18, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.5
55% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.1
56% better than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.4%
79% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
81% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.0%
18% better than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
66% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
38% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
16% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
30% better than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
98% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.6%
13% better than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.20
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.20
59% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.38
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.51
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.51
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 1.51
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.0%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
72% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.8%
11% better than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.6%
14% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 19.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.9%
33% better than Washington averageWashington average: 13.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.3%
29% better than Washington averageWashington average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.3%
12% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and 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 amount
$35K
58% lower than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
Number of fines
1
46% fewer fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$35K
Washington average
$82K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 18, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 18, 2023
$35K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Puyallup based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.7%
↑ 6.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$819,773
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,942,132
↑ ~$610K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.4%
↑ 10.9pp vs 2022
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