PUGET SOUND CARE
4001 CAPITOL MALL DR SOUTHWEST, Olympia, WA 98502
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PUGET SOUND CARE Compares
PUGET SOUND CARE is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Olympia, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.4%) is above the Washington average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 108 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Olympia, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.9% — better than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.4% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (110% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.2% — better 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 PUGET SOUND CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PUGET SOUND CARE with other nursing homes in Olympia.
What keeps PUGET SOUND CARE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PUGET SOUND CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PUGET SOUND CARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.4% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PUGET SOUND CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PUGET SOUND CARE's rating advantage in Olympia?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PUGET SOUND CARE?
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 Olympia
Olympia sits in Thurston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% 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+
- 49,113 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $75,867
- Median home value
- $315,600
Demographics for Thurston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Olympia.
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