Life Care Center of Puyallup
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
400 - 29th Street Northeast · Puyallup, WA 98373 · 130 certified beds
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In Puyallup, Washington, Linden Grove Health Care Center is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 130 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Genesis Healthcare. We hold 105 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 21 May 2026. CMS also lists 6 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.64 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
86
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
84
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
85
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · F
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0558Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0887Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 9, 2025 · G
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-09 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 20, 2025 · J
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-20 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 22, 2025 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-29 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $193,178
October 9, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-138454CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $35,805 against this nursing home on 2025-10-09 (Fine ID: 138454). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
August 20, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-136082CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,149 against this nursing home on 2025-08-20 (Fine ID: 136082). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
May 22, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-137313CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,624 against this nursing home on 2025-05-22 (Fine ID: 137313). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
January 23, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-43689CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $24,502 against this nursing home on 2025-01-23 (Fine ID: 43689). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
January 26, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-43576CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $80,012 against this nursing home on 2024-01-26 (Fine ID: 43576). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
December 6, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-43540CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $20,086 against this nursing home on 2023-12-06 (Fine ID: 43540). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.64 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.22 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Genesis Healthcare
Chain ID 237 · 184 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical WA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · WA$13,155/moWashington publishes what its Medicaid program pays a nursing facility per resident per day. It is not a private-pay price and it is not what a family is billed. It is useful because it shows what the state considers the cost of a day of nursing-home care.
Day-weighted mean daily rate
$404.31per day
That works out to about $12,291 a month at 30.4 days. The monthly figure is our arithmetic, not a number the state published.
Median we calculated from the state's own facility rate file. Period: July 1, 2026. Calculated across 183 facilities in the state's rate file.
Median facility daily rate
$389.86per day
That works out to about $11,852 a month at 30.4 days. The monthly figure is our arithmetic, not a number the state published.
Median we calculated from the state's own facility rate file. Period: July 1, 2026. Calculated across 183 facilities in the state's rate file.
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