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The Rivers at Puyallup
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Puyallup, WA
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The Rivers at Puyallup

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Puyallup, WA
123 4Th Ave Nw, Puyallup, WA 98371 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
The Rivers at Puyallup accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of The Rivers at Puyallup

Enjoy the best of your golden years at The Rivers at Puyallup, an outstanding community in Puyallup, WA, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Specially designed and spacious accommodations are also provided in a warm and nurturing environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents find new hobbies and make new friends with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are served, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #46 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #24 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
Rank #214 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 310 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
81 / 120
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBh
StatusOp
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
CountyPierce
License Number2483

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactSyecl, Danyal

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 69 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (123% above)
• Deficiencies per year (123% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection July 1, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6931 This facility has 123% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (69 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 123% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 2310.3 This facility has 123% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (23 vs. WA avg 10.3).↑ 123% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025 found no deficiencies, confirming correction of all prior fire and safety violations including fire door and State Fire Marshal code issues.
  • Between March 2024 and April 2025, the facility repeatedly failed State Fire Marshal fire safety inspections, with 10 to 11 deficiencies including faulty fire doors, missing sprinkler and alarm maintenance, and open penetrations.
  • Complaint investigations substantiated failures in medication management training (November 2024) and kitchen grease fire safety violations (March 2025), while personal care and service agreement compliance issues recurred through 2024.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Puyallup's city center to The Rivers at Puyallup's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

The Rivers at Puyallup
AL
MC
Puyallup
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 82
Rank #46 / 366
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #24 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #203 / 285
-20
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 8
Rank #275 / 285
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 31
Rank #265 / 285
3.5
Facility 3.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #116 / 285
Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
AL
Puyallup (Willow Gardens)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 82
Rank #46 / 366
Yes
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 51
Rank #387 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #217 / 285
-4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 31
Rank #127 / 285
5.5
Facility 5.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #211 / 285
Bonaventure of Puyallup
AL
IL
MC
Puyallup
109
Facility 109
WA AVG 82
Rank #78 / 366
No
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 51
Rank #334 / 628
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #118 / 285
A+12
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #231 / 285
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 31
Rank #127 / 285
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #35 / 285
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Puyallup (5Th Street Southeast)
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 82
Rank #208 / 366
No
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 51
Rank #169 / 628
Suite
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #236 / 285
-19
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 8
Rank #277 / 285
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 31
Rank #223 / 285
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #63 / 285
Wesley Bradley Park
AL
MC
NH
Puyallup (39Th Avenue Southeast)
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 82
Rank #354 / 366
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 51
Rank #368 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #157 / 285
-1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #17 / 285
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #88 / 285
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

The Rivers at Puyallup is located in Puyallup, Washington.
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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
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

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General 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

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

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Rivers at Puyallup

Is The Rivers at Puyallup in a walkable area?

The Rivers at Puyallup has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of The Rivers at Puyallup?

According to WA state health department records, The Rivers at Puyallup's license number is 2483.

When does The Rivers at Puyallup's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, The Rivers at Puyallup's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Rivers at Puyallup?

The Rivers at Puyallup's occupancy is 68%.

How many beds does The Rivers at Puyallup have?

The Rivers at Puyallup has 120 beds.

Are there photos of The Rivers at Puyallup?

Yes — there are 7 photos of The Rivers at Puyallup in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Rivers at Puyallup?

The Rivers at Puyallup is located at 123 4Th Ave Nw, Puyallup, WA 98371.

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