Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
516 23RD AVE SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Puyallup, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.0%) is above the Washington average of 15.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 26.0% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (71% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (38% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.5% — 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 Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Puyallup.
How is Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.0% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center lag behind other Puyallup options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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