The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL
PUYALLUP, WA · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections and staffing and 5 stars for quality measures. It reports 4.80 nurse hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, but also has $17,388 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7963 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $17,388recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7963.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.16
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.30
- Nurse aides
- 2.34
- Weekend nursing
- 3.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0.7%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.3%81.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,388 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,388 in total fines.
- $17,388
Federal fine
Nov 13, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2016
Now operated by South Hill Operations LLC, previously Valley Terrace Operations, LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 97.6 residents on an average day (98% of 100 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 11 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.