Life Care Center Of South Hill
Puyallup, WA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 505526) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,388
Phone: (253) 661-5948 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of South Hill has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of South Hill reports 4.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of South Hill has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,388.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of South Hill is a 100-bed nursing home in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, with an average of 97.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and participates in Medicare, having first been certified on June 24, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measures rating of 5, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.80 per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,388.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile is built from CMS's published data set.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.80 hours per resident per day, with 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 40.2%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $17,388.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds with an average daily population of 97.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 24, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2536615948 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2536615948 to arrange a visit and verify details in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505526?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.