Life Care Center of Puyallup
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
516 23rd Ave SE · Puyallup, WA 98372 · 96 certified beds
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Puyallup Post Acute is a nursing home in Puyallup, Washington. Its reported capacity is 96 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Regency Pacific Management. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 56 citations, the newest dated 20 May 2026. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 4.08 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 July 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data July 2026
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
40
Staffing rating
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Not publishedInspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
40
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
40
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0691Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0691 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0655Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0559Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0559 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0637Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 under CMS tag F0637 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2024 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-16 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 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 13, 2024 · E
Citation F0661Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-13 under CMS tag F0661 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-09-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 13, 2024 · E
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-13 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
September 15, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-12-15CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-12-15, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-09-15). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 4.08 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: Regency Pacific Management
Chain ID 442 · 27 facilities in chain (CMS)
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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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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