Life Care Center of Puyallup

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  • Interior

    A well-decorated dining room featuring round tables with white tablecloths, elegant chandeliers, and a television.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and vibrant indoor plants.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a white coffee table, patterned armchairs, and elegant decor with warm lighting.

  • Bedroom

    A well-lit hospital room with a bed, side table, and flowers by the window.

  • Trees

    Entrance sign for the Life Care Center surrounded by lush greenery and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Garden

    A peaceful outdoor patio area with furniture and a large umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery under a clear blue sky.

  • Hallway

    A clean and well-lit hospital hallway with several doors along the sides, featuring a simple decor.

Life Care Center of Puyallup

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a nursing home community in Puyallup, WA.

Information last verified:

511 10th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 129 reviews
5 stars
94
4 stars
19
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 stars
11

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Overall Review of Life Care Center of Puyallup

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and visitors describe quick help when they need it.

Several reviews mention prompt responses once a call button or call light is used, with staff answering and tending to needs without long waits. A few people also describe staff as friendly and efficient in the moment, including respectful support for visitors during their stay. While most accounts are positive, one review mentions unanswered phone calls for days, suggesting response can vary depending on the situation.

common 25 reviews mention this

Care team is described as caring

Many reviews praise staff patience, kindness, and attentiveness.

A large share of reviews highlight caring behavior, including patience, kindness, and taking time to get to know residents. Families describe staff being helpful with daily needs and therapy progress, and some specifically mention feeling reassured by nurses, CNAs, and therapists. A few reviews are strongly negative about missed or insufficient care, including help with bathing, medication timing, and follow-through on requests.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Food draws mixed reactions

Dining satisfaction varies, with both praise and complaints in reviews.

Some residents and visitors describe the food as surprisingly good, delicious, or offering comforting choices. Others say meals are horrible or that the meals leave a lot to be desired, including comments about needing “homey” options. Even with the negative comments, multiple reviews also connect good food with feeling more comfortable during recovery.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Facility condition is described both ways

Reviews mention cleanliness and also note concerns about aging and odors.

Many reviews say the building is clean, welcoming, and free of unpleasant smells, and several comment on a generally well-kept environment. At the same time, some reviews describe the facility as old or outdated, and a few mention strong odors or cleanliness issues in specific areas. One review even describes water and hygiene problems, while others counter with “no bad odors” and a clean, comfortable visit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 102 resident community capacity 102 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (18 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Puyallup, Washington offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities for seniors looking to settle down. Within close proximity, there are a variety of dining options including Jack In The Box, Giorgio's Greek Cafe, KFC, and Crockett's Public House. Medical care is easily accessible with Pediatrician Specialty Practices, Northwest Medical Specialties, and the Richard C Ostenson Cancer Center all within 0.4 miles. There are also several pharmacies nearby including Safeway Pharmacy and Rite Aid. For recreation, residents can enjoy beautiful parks like Bradley Lake Park and Sunirse Park that are just a short drive away. Additionally, transportation is easily accessible with Sumner Station located 2.4 miles away for any travel needs. The community also offers places of worship such as Bethlehem Baptist Church for spiritual fulfillment.

Restaurants

  • Jack In The Box (0.3 miles)
  • Giorgio's Greek Cafe (0.5 miles)
  • KFC (0.7 miles)
  • Crockett's Public House (0.7 miles)
  • Taco Time NW (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Puerto Vallarta (0.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Pediatrician Specialty Practices (0.4 miles)
  • Northwest Medical Specialties (0.4 miles)
  • Richard C Ostenson Cancer Center (0.4 miles)
  • NeoSpine Pain & Spine Specialist's (0.4 miles)
  • Tacoma Radiation Oncology Center, P.S. (0.4 miles)
  • South Sound Neurosurgery (0.4 miles)
  • Dedicated Women's Health Specialists (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Safeway Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Beall's Compounding Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Multicare Health System (0.4 miles)
  • Multicare Medical Center (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Bradley Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • Sunrise Park (5.5 miles)
  • Sunset Park (5.6 miles)
  • Williams park (5.8 miles)
  • Allan Yorke City Park (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.9 miles)
  • Rivers Edge Cafe (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Sumner Station (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bethlehem Baptist Church (6 miles)

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