Life Care Center of Puyallup
511 10th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA, 98372
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 102
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Nimz, Paul | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Pierce County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah CCN 505004 | Issaquah, WA | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not shown | $48,663 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline CCN 505009 | Seattle, WA | 2 | 1 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Garden Village CCN 505010 | Yakima, WA | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not shown | $102,166 |
| Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center CCN 505016 | Aberdeen, WA | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Washington Care Center CCN 505017 | Seattle, WA | 3 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $58,704 |
| Spokane Falls Care CCN 505024 | Spokane, WA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $125,736 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Puyallup's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of Puyallup has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of Puyallup located?
Life Care Center of Puyallup is located at 511 10th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA, 98372 in Pierce County, and CMS lists 102 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of Puyallup have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of Puyallup over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Life Care Center of Puyallup's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of Puyallup's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.9 across 21 facilities in Pierce County, and 3.29 across Washington. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Life Care Center of Puyallup's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Puyallup's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 505324
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 102
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 39 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0605 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0628 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0641 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0686 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0756 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0759 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0791 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 0881 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0770 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 0656 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 0686 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0577 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0623 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.