Life Care Center Of Puyallup
Puyallup, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505324) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (253) 845-7566 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Puyallup has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Puyallup reports 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Life Care Center of Puyallup has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Puyallup is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. The facility has been certified since 1989 and is licensed for 102 beds, with an average of 93.9 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 35.5%. CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 102 beds and has an average of 93.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2538457566 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2538457566 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505324?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.