Total health inspections
6
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Life Care Center of South Hill
Nursing Home · Tacoma, WA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Life Care Center of South Hill
Nursing Home · Tacoma, WA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Life Care Center of South Hill accepts Medicare and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 49th out of 61 homes in Washington.
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.
This home is ranked 49th out of 61 homes in Washington.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.
3h 51m per day
Rank #49 / 61Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 61 homes in Washington.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 61 Washington SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Washington avg
-9%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +300% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 53m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 27m per day | ▲ 78% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 18m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 4m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 3h 47m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 20m per day | ▲ 300% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 57m per day | ▲ 50% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.3%
Rank #12 / 64Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 64 homes in Washington.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
21 days
Occupancy rate
82.3%
Rank #12 / 64Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 64 homes in Washington.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
21 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
20 days
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$28.6M
Profit
$2.3M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$28.6M Rank #6 / 64Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 64 homes in Washington.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Washington SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$2.3M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #13 / 64Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 64 homes in Washington.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$12.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #13 / 64Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 64 homes in Washington.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$26.3M
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #49 / 64Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 64 homes in Washington.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
29
Rank #8 / 61Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 61 homes in Washington.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Washington state average, with a ranking across all 61 WA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Washington average 48.9
Citations per inspection
4.83
Rank #17 / 61Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 61 homes in Washington.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Washington mean across 61 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
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
26 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 21, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 21, 2025
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 21, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 21, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 21, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 21, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 21, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 21, 2025Data 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.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Washington
Life Care Center of South Hill is located in Puyallup, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.
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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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
205
Employees
196
Contractors
9
Staff to resident ratio
2.56:1
38% better than Washington averageWashington average ratio: 1.85:1
Avg staff/day
74
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Washington averageWashington average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
53,475
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
28
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
61
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.6%
347 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 5
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 17,226 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 0 | 32 | 9,707 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 6,086 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,468 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,969 | 86 | 95% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,375 | 85 | 93% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,189 | 85 | 93% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,171 | 75 | 82% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,491 | 81 | 89% | 8.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,167 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,152 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 835 | 84 | 92% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 61 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 58 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 359 | 50 | 55% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 257 | 38 | 42% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 5 | 5% | 9.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7% | 0.3 |
61 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
28 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
100%
12 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
95%
10 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
93%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
93%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
82%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
89%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
73%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
75%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
92%
2 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
55%
5 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
42%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
6 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
7%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
80
Medicare
68
85% of residents
Private pay or other
12
15% 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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
47% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.9%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.5%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 19.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
30% better than Washington averageWashington average: 13.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
42% 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.
85.2%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
85.2%
59% 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.
59.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.7%
18% better 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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of South Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.3%
↑ 5.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2.3M
↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12.0M
↑ ~$394.9K vs 2022
Profit Margin
8.0%
↑ 6.3pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of South Hill
What neighborhood is Life Care Center of South Hill in?
Life Care Center of South Hill is in the 7th Street Southeast neighborhood.
Is Life Care Center of South Hill in a walkable area?
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.
What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of South Hill?
Life Care Center of South Hill's occupancy is 82.3%.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of South Hill?
(253) 841-6600 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of South Hill.
Is Life Care Center of South Hill Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Life Care Center of South Hill is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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