LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP

511 10TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST
PUYALLUP WA 98372
Phone: 2538457566

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Washington average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Puyallup average: 0.8 star lower (2.8), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds102
Average residents per day93.9
Occupancy92%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyPierce
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1989-01-01
CMS certification number (CCN)505324
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle17

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.14
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.47
Registered nurse turnover36.8%
Total nursing staff turnover35.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$17,155
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $17,155 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP have?

CMS certifies 102 beds; the facility reports an average of 93.9 residents per day (about 92% occupancy).

Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $17,155 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.