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.

Homes
5
Avg overall
3.4★
+0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2.8★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.4★ · 5 homes
5
2 (40%)
4
1 (20%)
3
0 (0%)
2
1 (20%)
1
1 (20%)

Provider mix in Puyallup

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

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

  1. 1
    RAINIER REHABILITATION
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
    5.0
  3. 3
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
    REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT · Medium
    2.0
  5. 5
    LINDEN GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER
    GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large
    1.0

All homes in Puyallup

RAINIER REHABILITATION
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit
5.05035
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit
5.04035
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUYALLUP
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit
4.04044
Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit
2.02015
LINDEN GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01032

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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