Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (74% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 21 days.
Life Care Center of South Hill 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.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
550 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 0 | 59 | 20,110 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 33 | 0 | 33 | 10,986 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 7,142 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,796 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,584 | 91 | 99% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,727 | 91 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,156 | 90 | 98% | 6.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,968 | 79 | 86% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,532 | 73 | 79% | 9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,269 | 68 | 74% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,053 | 69 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 767 | 77 | 84% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 448 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 419 | 45 | 49% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 87 | 8 | 9% | 10.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 47 | 63 | 68% | 0.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of South Hill from 2015–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (74% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 21 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Puyallup's city center to Life Care Center of South Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital)
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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 South Hill | NH | Puyallup (7Th Street Southeast) | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
82
Rank
#93 / 366 |
82.3%
Facility
82.3%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#99 / 310 | +13% | 3.85
Facility
3.85
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#61 / 90 | -15% | -9% | $17.4k
Facility
$17.4k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#44 / 92 | 29
Facility
29
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#15 / 92 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#23 / 92 | - | 95 | - |
32
Facility
32
WA AVG
51
Rank
#458 / 628 | Alexander Medina | $20.3M
Facility
$20.3M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#11 / 94 | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#15 / 94 | 52.5%
Facility
52.5%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#67 / 94 | 505526 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Puyallup | NH | Puyallup (Meeker) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
82
Rank
#88 / 366 |
67.7%
Facility
67.7%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#211 / 310 | -7% | 4.23
Facility
4.23
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#38 / 90 | +18% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#1 / 92 | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#49 / 92 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#34 / 92 | - | 91 | - |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 628 | Paul Nimz | $9.6M
Facility
$9.6M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#53 / 94 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#46 / 94 | 54.7%
Facility
54.7%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#34 / 94 | 505324 | ||||
| North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center | NH | Auburn (Christopher) | 125
Facility
125
WA AVG
82
Rank
#37 / 366 |
55.2%
Facility
55.2%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#270 / 310 | -24% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#28 / 90 | -35% | +3% | $54.0k
Facility
$54.0k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#57 / 92 | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#86 / 92 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#84 / 92 | 5 | 73 | - |
58
Facility
58
WA AVG
51
Rank
#271 / 628 | Joseph Denor | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#64 / 94 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#68 / 94 | 48.2%
Facility
48.2%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#61 / 94 | 505195 | ||||
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge | NH MC | Tacoma (Eastside) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
82
Rank
#88 / 366 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#150 / 310 | +4% | 5.91
Facility
5.91
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#1 / 90 | -62% | +40% | $57.8k
Facility
$57.8k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#58 / 92 | 76
Facility
76
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#74 / 92 | 8.4
Facility
8.4
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#66 / 92 | 2 | 61 | - |
56
Facility
56
WA AVG
51
Rank
#281 / 628 | Christine Miller | $11.4M
Facility
$11.4M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#46 / 94 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#50 / 94 | 59.7%
Facility
59.7%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#52 / 94 | 505264 |
Life Care Center of South Hill is located in Puyallup, Washington.
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Life Care Center of South Hill is in the 7th Street Southeast neighborhood.
Life Care Center of South Hill has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Life Care Center of South Hill's occupancy is 82.3%.
Life Care Center of South Hill is registered as a for-profit.
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Life Care Center of South Hill is located at 2508 7Th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98374.
(253) 841-6600 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of South Hill.
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