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Life Care Center of Puyallup, Puyallup, WA: 2 star rating, fined $17,155 across 1 fine

Life Care Center of Puyallup in Puyallup, WA is run by Valley Terrace Operations, LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $17,155 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 39 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 13, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
511 10th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 98372
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
102
Residents per day
94 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Valley Terrace Operations, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America, 194 facilities
Fines
$17,155 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
39, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505324
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 10, 2026Fine$17,155Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 13, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 17, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 17, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJune 16, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
December 17, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
December 17, 2025F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
December 17, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
July 9, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2025data.cms.gov
July 9, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2025data.cms.gov
June 18, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
January 9, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2024data.cms.gov
November 29, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 18, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 3 individual or personal trusts (1 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Operational or managerial controlNot listedJanuary 1, 1996data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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