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
Life Care Center of South Hill is a Nursing Home in Washington
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Washington
Life Care Center of South Hill
Life Care Center of South Hill is a Nursing Home in Washington
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Washington
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
100
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.9%
Residents per day (avg)
83
Occupancy rate
88.9%
Residents per day (avg)
83
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
24 days
Private pay
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
21 days
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$26.0M
Surplus of revenue
$430.4K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$25,988,034.00
Surplus of revenue
$430,353.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.4M
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.
$9.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.2M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.Compare Nursing Homes around Tacoma
Life Care Center of Puyallup
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Puyallup
102
No
65
NIMZ, PAUL
86.8%
$11,303,524.00
$4,152,026.00
36.7%
94.50
5/5
4.2343
4/5
4/5
5/5
1
Life Care Center of South Hill
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Puyallup
100
No
32
MEDINA, ALEXANDER
88.9%
$25,988,034.00
$7,414,185.00
28.5%
83.10
5/5
3.8454
4/5
4/5
5/5
-
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Tacoma
102
No
56
MILLER, CHRISTINE
70.2%
$11,094,443.00
$5,480,577.00
49.4%
69.40
1/5
5.9114
1/5
3/5
3/5
3
Life Care Center of Federal Way
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Federal Way
157
No
48
ZWICKER, TOM
58.9%
$13,913,909.00
$5,524,229.00
39.7%
87.50
1/5
4.0065
1/5
3/5
3/5
2
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2508 7th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
205
Total Staff
196
Employees
9
Contractors
53,475
Total Hours (Quarter)
74
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 9.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 9.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
133 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
53 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
347 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 5
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Nov 2025)
6
Inspections
29
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4.83
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
9
31% of total
Resident Rights
5
17% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
10% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
10% of total
Infection Control
2
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
23
Complaint Investigations
6
State Comparison (WA)
Avg Citations (State)
48.9
This Facility: 29
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0585 | Open |
| Nov 13, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Open |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0881 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | C | Nursing Services | F0732 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Sep 16, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Sep 16, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Sep 16, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Sep 16, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0660 | Corrected |
| Oct 12, 2023 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Oct 12, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Jan 04, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0622 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America, Inc
Resident Census by Payment Source
80
Total Residents
Medicare
68
(85%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
12
(15%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
87.8%
Near average
State: 88.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.8%
47% better than avg
State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
82.9%
Near average
State: 82.0%
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
- General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
- General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, 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 Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
- Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Washington SFMNP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors
WA Medicaid COPES
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- WA Specifics:High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice
Community First Choice (CFC)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics:Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- WA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Requirements:
- General:Age 61+ or disabled retiree, 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 Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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