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Life Care Center of Puyallup
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Puyallup, WA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Life Care Center of Puyallup

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Puyallup, WA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
511 10Th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372 View map
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Life Care Center of Puyallup accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Life Care Center of Puyallup accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Puyallup

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Life Care Center of Puyallup is a nursing home offering skilled nursing in Puyallup, WA. Residents receive licensed nursing care around the clock, with both short term and long term care available. This combination suits someone who needs nursing support during recovery or on an ongoing basis.

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services support therapy during a stay or through an outpatient visit. A community re entry program helps residents working toward a return to community living. Hair services can be arranged within the community through the beauty salon and barber shop.

The home has 102 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

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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.
▼ 38.7% Below WA avg. ▼ 38.7% Below WA avg.WA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 29.9% Below WA avg. ▼ 29.9% Below WA avg.WA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 12.6% Above WA avg. ▲ 12.6% Above WA avg.WA average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 25.9% Below WA avg. ▼ 25.9% Below WA avg.WA average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 29th out of 60 nursing homes we track in Washington for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 2% · WA 4h 14mThis facility: 4h 9m per resident per day, 2% below the Washington average of 4h 14m (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #29 / 60Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 29th out of 60 nursing homes we track in Washington for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 60 Washington facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 9m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +45% above Washington average

3 of 6 metrics below Washington average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8808823,85192100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse320327,44392100%8.3
Registered Nurse340345,82192100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,9506470%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide7079398390%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician4047988087%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist4045887379%6
Physical Therapy Assistant4045397177%6.6
Administrator1015286672%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3035216975%7.3
Dietitian1015176065%8.6
Dental Services Staff1014826267%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014035155%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1013695358%7
RN Director of Nursing2022292932%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide0332273942%4.7
Qualified Social Worker5051663740%4.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0336978%9.9
Medical Director0114133%13.5
Other Physician1011533%5
88 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
34 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 70%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 102 Rank #24 / 69Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 24th out of 69 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #22 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 22nd out of 80 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
65 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #10 / 55Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 55 nursing homes we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 55. 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 nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
92.1% This home usually has limited availability

Based on residents per day and 102 beds.

Higher than the Washington average: 77.5%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
94

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
65 days

About This Community

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Dietitian

Additional Services

3 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Wi-Fi
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Courtyard
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Cable Tv
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

In-Room Features
Private Bathrooms

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Jul 2026

Total health inspections
9 ↑ 3% · WA 8.7This facility: 9, 3% above the Washington average of 8.7 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
38 Rank #23 / 61Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 61 nursing homes we track in Washington for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Washington State average, with a ranking across all 61 WA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 23% · WA 49.6This facility: 38, 23% below the Washington average of 49.6 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.22 Rank #13 / 61Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 61 nursing homes we track in Washington for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Washington mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 32% · WA 6.18This facility: 4.22, 32% below the Washington average of 6.18 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 38 of 38 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 38 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · WA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Washington average of 0.3 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
1 ↓ 44% · WA 1.8This facility: 1, 44% below the Washington average of 1.8 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
35 ↓ 26% · WA 47.1This facility: 35, 26% below the Washington average of 47.1 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
2 ↑ 300% · WA 0.5This facility: 2, 300% above the Washington average of 0.5 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Jul 01, 2026 · 1 citation (Abuse/Neglect, moderate), corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 12 of 38 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jul 01, 2026 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Apr 10, 2026 13 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Dec 17, 2025 3 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jul 09, 2025 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jun 18, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Apr 28, 2025 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 9 citations
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 7 citations
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Nov 29, 2023 1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 38 citations
Quality of Life & Care 12 deficiencies (32%)
Resident Rights 7 deficiencies (18%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 7 deficiencies (18%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 4 deficiencies (11%)
Pharmacy Services 4 deficiencies (11%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (5%)
Administration 1 deficiency (3%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted

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

29 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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.

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Washington average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 12% · WA 3.6This facility: 4.0, 12% above the WA average of 3.6 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average ↓ 17% · WA 3.6This facility: 3.0, 17% below the WA average of 3.6 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.5 Score · lower is better ↓ 36% · WA 8.5This facility: 5.5, 36% below the WA average of 8.5 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 13.3 Score · lower is better ↓ 26% · WA 18.0This facility: 13.3, 26% below the WA average of 18.0 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 6 better, 3 worse, 4 near WA average

8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 96
Medicare
6
6.3% of residents
Medicaid
58
60.4% of residents
Private pay or other
32
33.3% of residents
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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$228.0KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #42 / 51Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 42nd out of 51 nursing homes we track in Washington. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Washington average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$228.0KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$291.8KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #42 / 51Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 42nd out of 51 nursing homes we track in Washington. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Washington average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024 62.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #27 / 51Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 27th out of 51 nursing homes we track in Washington. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Washington average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Paul Nimz

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 505324

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (56% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
499 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 24%
Private pay 56%
Medicaid 20%
Discharges
486 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 16%
Private pay 64%
Medicaid 20%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Puyallup's city center to Life Care Center of Puyallup's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital)

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table 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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Washington average is: 62.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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NH
SNF
Puyallup
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 91
Rank #28 / 69
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #3 / 55
+26%
3.74
Facility 3.74
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #44 / 60
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$17.4k
Facility $17.4k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #31 / 61
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #10 / 61
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #31 / 61
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32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #59 / 80
Alexander Medina
$23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #10 / 51
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #15 / 51
57.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 57.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #31 / 51
505526
Avamere at Pacific Ridge ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Tacoma (Eastside)
102
Facility 102
WA AVG 91
Rank #24 / 69
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #47 / 55
-17%
5.54
Facility 5.54
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #3 / 60
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -62%+31%
$57.8k
Facility $57.8k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #45 / 61
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #49 / 61
6.9
Facility 6.9
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #39 / 61
465-
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #33 / 80
Christine Miller
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #31 / 51
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #31 / 51
65.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 65.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #20 / 51
505264
North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Auburn (Christopher)
125
Facility 125
WA AVG 91
Rank #13 / 69
60.6%
Facility 60.6%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #48 / 55
-22%
3.91
Facility 3.91
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #37 / 60
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -35%-8%
$12.0k
Facility $12.0k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #28 / 61
102
Facility 102
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #56 / 61
12.8
Facility 12.8
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #58 / 61
476-
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 51
Rank #32 / 80
Joseph Denor
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #35 / 51
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #43 / 51
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #40 / 51
505195
Life Care Center of Puyallup ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Puyallup (Meeker)
102
Facility 102
WA AVG 91
Rank #24 / 69
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #10 / 55
+19%
4.14
Facility 4.14
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #29 / 60
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +18%-2%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #1 / 61
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #23 / 61
4.2
Facility 4.2
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #13 / 61
194-
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #22 / 80
Paul Nimz
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #42 / 51
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #42 / 51
62.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 62.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #27 / 51
505324

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Life Care Center of Puyallup is located in Puyallup, 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 Life Care Center of Puyallup

What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Puyallup in?

Life Care Center of Puyallup is in the Meeker neighborhood of Puyallup.

Is Life Care Center of Puyallup in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Puyallup has a walk score of 65. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Puyallup?

Life Care Center of Puyallup's occupancy is 92.1%.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Puyallup?

No, Life Care Center of Puyallup has a no-pet policy.

Does Life Care Center of Puyallup operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Life Care Center of Puyallup is registered as a for-profit.

What is the overall rating for Life Care Center of Puyallup?

Life Care Center of Puyallup received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Puyallup have?

Life Care Center of Puyallup has 102 beds.

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