01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-10 | 17 | 2026-04-10 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-02-27 | 13 | 2025-02-27 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-01-09 | 8 | 2024-01-09 | 8 |
CMS CCN 5053242026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Puyallup
511 10Th Avenue Southeast · Puyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Certified beds102CMS provider file
Recent citation rows61current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
61 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-07-01 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-29 · complaint2026-04-10 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-162026-04-10 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0881Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-012026-04-10 · FIREK0223Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-102026-04-10 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-302026-04-10 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-302026-04-10 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-302026-04-10 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-302025-12-17 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-15 · complaint2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0770Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-15 · complaint2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-15 · complaint2025-07-09 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-15 · complaint2025-07-09 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-15 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- NIMZ, PAULIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/30/2015
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/26/1995
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2000
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1996
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.47per resident day
RN hours0.95per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.80per resident day
Staff turnover35.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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