LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP — Nursing Home in PUYALLUP, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 102 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 94.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505324 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.44 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.75 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP had 14 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 10, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — April 10, 2026
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)Corrected
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Level D)Corrected
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level E)Corrected
Life Care Center of Puyallup is a 102-bed nursing home in Puyallup, Washington. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident day, below the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in April 2026, cited 14 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility’s overall CMS rating is a clear strength, suggesting generally solid performance on surveyed measures. However, a recent inspection found multiple deficiencies including one that was severe, so you’ll want to ask what specific steps the facility has taken to correct problems cited around timely abuse reporting, medical record safeguards, lab services, and pressure-ulcer care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP reports 4.43535 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP had 14 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP has 102 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- RAINIER REHABILITATION — 5/5 — 0.5 mi
- PUYALLUP NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 0.9 mi
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL — 5/5 — 1.0 mi
- LINDEN GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 2.0 mi
- HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTHCARE — 1/5 — 5.7 mi
- AVALON HEALTHCARE - TACOMA — 1/5 — 6.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.