Nursing homes in Puyallup, WAS
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Puyallup, part of the Pierce area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Puyallup is home to five nursing facilities serving residents across the 98372, 98373, and 98374 ZIP codes in Pierce County. Data from CMS Care Compare indicates these local centers maintain an average overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Two of these facilities currently hold a top 5-star designation, including Rainier Rehabilitation, which is operated by The Ensign Group and stands out as the highest-rated nursing home in the city.
Rating distribution
avg 3.4★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Puyallup
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA2 homes
- REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Puyallup
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Puyallup
- 1RAINIER REHABILITATION5.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 2LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL5.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
- 3LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP4.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
- 4Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center2.0REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT · Medium
- 5LINDEN GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER1.0GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in Puyallup
| RAINIER REHABILITATION THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| LINDEN GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.