Cycle 1
Health 2025-11-21 · Fire 2025-11-21
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Puyallup, WA
Life Care Center Of South Hill
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2508 7th St Southeast, Puyallup, WA
(253) 661-5948
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
89
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2015-06-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.09
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.44
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.30
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.09
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
50%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.2% |
87.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.3% |
13.2%
3.9 pts better
|
12.0%
2.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.4%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.9% |
82.0%
0.9 pts better
|
79.7%
3.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.5% |
19.9%
0.4 pts better
|
23.9%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-31 · Fire 2024-10-31
19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-12 · Fire 2023-10-12
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-12-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-12-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-10-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-21
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-08
G · Actual harm
2024-10-31
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-10-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-06
C · Minimal harm
2024-10-31
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-12-06
B · Minimal harm
2024-10-31
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-06
B · Minimal harm
2024-10-31
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-16
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-16
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-16
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-10-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Butner, Nancy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Developers Investment Company Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Fletcher, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Henry, Terry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Medina, Alexander
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schmitz, Bradley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Suwaneh, Alhaji
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ziegler, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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#3
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4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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