Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 20 | 31 | This facility has 35% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (20 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 35% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5 | 7.8 | This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (5 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 36% better |
The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, identified deficiencies related to food storage and sanitation in the kitchen area. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including medication errors, resident care planning gaps, delayed meal service, and incomplete incident investigations. Inspectors cited recurring themes of food safety concerns and medication management problems, along with some deficiencies in resident care and investigation procedures. Complaint investigations mostly found unsubstantiated issues, except for a substantiated medication error that caused harm and hospitalization in early 2024. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with food safety and medication practices, with no clear improvement trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWashington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Washington average 48.9
Washington average 6.92
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.
Washington average: 0.3
Washington average: 1.7
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
69 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 0 | 60 | 18,561 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 4,415 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 22 | 0 | 22 | 4,341 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,354 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,019 | 91 | 99% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,010 | 74 | 80% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 941 | 77 | 84% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 852 | 77 | 84% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 724 | 69 | 75% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 700 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 598 | 69 | 75% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 59 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 372 | 53 | 58% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 229 | 64 | 70% | 3.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 155 | 49 | 53% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 8 | 9% | 5.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 16% | 1.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 28, 2024 · $8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Puget Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Total Residents: 108
Building Type: Single-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Olympia's city center to Puget Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.13 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Capital Medical Center)
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Puget Health Care Center is located in Olympia, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Puget Health Care Center is in the Capital Mall Drive Southwest neighborhood of Olympia.
Puget Health Care Center has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Puget Health Care Center is located at 4001 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502, United States.
(206) 428-3657 will put you in contact with the team at Puget Health Care Center.
Yes — Puget Health Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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