RAINIER REHABILITATION
920 12TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST, Puyallup, WA 98372
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RAINIER REHABILITATION Compares
RAINIER REHABILITATION is a 117-bed for-profit nursing facility in Puyallup, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.1%) is below the Washington average of 15.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 117 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 2.1% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (86% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (70% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.8% — better than the Washington average of 20.2% (37% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RAINIER REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RAINIER REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Puyallup.
What keeps RAINIER REHABILITATION's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help RAINIER REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.1% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RAINIER REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RAINIER REHABILITATION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 117 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RAINIER REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains RAINIER REHABILITATION's rating advantage in Puyallup?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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