LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP
511 10TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST, Puyallup, WA 98372
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP is a 102-bed for-profit nursing facility in Puyallup, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.7%) is above the Washington average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 102 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Puyallup, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — better than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Washington average of 2.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (71% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.5% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP with other nursing homes in Puyallup.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.0% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.7% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Puyallup
Puyallup sits in Pierce County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 122,692 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $76,438
- Median home value
- $336,600
Demographics for Pierce County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Puyallup.
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