Puget Health Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Puget Health Care Center

Based in the area of Olympia, WA, Puget Sound Care is a reliable senior care provider, offering extensive short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing care. Residents here enjoy their peace of mind, knowing that a reliable care team is always available to care for their needs and provide support with anything they may need support with. The community goes above and beyond in providing resident-centered care and individualized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

Guaranteeing a smooth recovery process for the residents, the community provides an excellent team of nurses, therapists, and physicians that work hard in guiding and supporting residents every step of the way. Residents are also offered a wide array of life-enrichment services designed to nurture their overall well-being, ensuring a fulfilling living or healing experience. Here, residents receive all the care they need in a comfortable, safe environment that promotes healing and rest.

(206) 428-3657

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Washington average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Washington average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Washington average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Washington average: 3.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 3m per day

This home provides 4% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Washington average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 33m per day 53m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 53m per day 49m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 50m per day 2h 41m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 27m per day 3h 47m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 15m per day 38m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 108

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Washington average
Occupancy rate 89%
Residents per day (avg) 95
Occupancy rate
89%
Residents per day (avg)
95

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.7M
Profit
$2.5M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$16,748,136.00
Profit
$2,511,575.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.2M
36.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.1M
Total costs $14.2M
Years in operation
39 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 505299

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Jon Ollmann, Administrator

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
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Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
Total residents icon

Total Residents: 108

Building type icon
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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Puget Health Care Center

Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Puget Health Care Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Olympia
108
No
31
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89.0%
$15,871,078.00
$6,178,570.00
38.9%
95.40
4/5
4.0576
4/5
3/5
4/5
1
18
1
-60%
-4%
+23%
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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135
No
38
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61.7%
$16,287,791.00
$7,469,687.00
45.9%
81.00
4/5
4.4668
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
29
1
-29%
+6%
-15%
Regency Olympia
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
13
-
79.6%
$3,627,944.00
$1,628,990.00
44.9%
21.80
4/5
4.3929
3/5
3/5
5/5
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Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Sequim
90
No
16
-
83.2%
$15,299,724.00
$6,142,619.00
40.1%
71.20
2/5
4.2807
2/5
4/5
4/5
2
41
2
+5%
+1%
+15%
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Olympia (Cain Road)
-
No
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Puget Health Care Center

Address 3.4 miles from city center — 0.13 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Capital Medical Center)

Address 4001 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

163
Total Staff
158
Employees
5
Contractors
41,388
Total Hours (Quarter)
54
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse911.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1910.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant618.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
120 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
27 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
90 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6106118,73891100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse190196,2619099%10.3
Nurse Aide in Training260264,5409099%9
Registered Nurse9093,1989099%11.2
RN Director of Nursing5051,3507987%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,1447077%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide7071,0158391%5.3
Speech Language Pathologist4047777077%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician7077647987%6
Other Dietary Services Staff1015856976%8.5
Dietitian1015566976%8.1
Administrator2025306571%6.2
Nurse Practitioner2024906066%6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide3034415358%7.6
Qualified Social Worker1122855965%4.5
Mental Health Service Worker1012743741%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant4041956673%2.8
Dental Services Staff1011612224%7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant02259910%6.5
Medical Director022271516%1.8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 18
Citations per inspection
3

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

15 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
41% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info Washington average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info Washington average: 1.7

17 moderate citations More info Washington average: 46.3

0 minor citations More info Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Caldera Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
95 Total Residents
Medicare 21 (22.1%)
Medicaid 72 (75.8%)
Private Pay/Other 2 (2.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.9
38% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 10.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.4
12% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 20.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.8%
33% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.1%
12% better than Washington average

Washington average: 21.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.3%
21% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 24.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
34% better than Washington average

Washington average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.3%
88% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.7%
227% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 17.5%
201% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.3%
67% better than Washington average

Washington average: 16.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.6%
8% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.2%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 96.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.9%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 93.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.92
33% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.38

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.73
52% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.51

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.9%
8% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 67.5%
18% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.8%
10% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 19.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.8%
12% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 13.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
38% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 40.4%
25% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 55.1%
9% better than Washington average

Washington average: 50.6%

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 $8K
90% lower than Washington average

Washington average: $82K

Number of fines 1
46% fewer fines than Washington average

Washington average: 1.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Washington average $82K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 28, 2024
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.

~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).

Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

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