All citations for Life Care Center of Puyallup
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
April 10, 2026
Showing 1 to 25 of 38 citations
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
The home has a plan to correct it.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2025).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.