B90

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL

Grade B 90/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
5/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

100

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

2508 7TH ST SOUTHEAST, PUYALLUP, WA 98374
2536615948

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.88h
LPN
1.17h
CNA
1.85h
Total
3.90h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2014

99%

DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2014

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2014

BUTNER, NANCY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2018

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

MEDINA, ALEXANDER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

SCHMITZ, BRADLEY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2021

SUWANEH, ALHAJI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2023

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2014

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2014

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (29)

November 21, 2025Health7 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 22, 2025
November 13, 2025Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 8, 2025
October 31, 2024Health14 deficiencies
0625BNo harm, Pattern

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0692EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0757EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0758EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0623BNo harm, Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0881EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
September 16, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2024
0660DMinimal harm, Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2024
October 12, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 27, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 27, 2023
January 4, 2023Health1 deficiency
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, Washington has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 89.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL has 29 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL has 100 certified beds with approximately 88 current residents (88% occupancy). The facility is located at 2508 7TH ST SOUTHEAST, PUYALLUP, Washington 98374. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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