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
Staffing rating
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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 26, 2024 · F
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 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 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 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 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0883Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 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 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 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 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0850Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0850 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 6, 2023 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 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 2024-01-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 6, 2023 · E
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0660Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-17 under CMS tag F0660 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-17 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 2023-11-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 2, 2023 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-02 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 2, 2023 · D
Citation F0661Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-02 under CMS tag F0661 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 2, 2023 · F
Citation F0851Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-02 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 2, 2023 · F
Citation F0895Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-02 under CMS tag F0895 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 2, 2023 · F
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-02 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-03. 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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