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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Puyallup
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Puyallup. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Puyallup. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-30 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-30 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-15 | Y |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-15 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-07-09 | 2025-08-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-07-09 | 2025-08-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-08-15 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-05-15 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-04-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-04-23 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-04-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-04-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-06 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-06 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-18 | Y |