Life Care Center Of South Hill
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA — inspection on November 21, 2025.
Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.
Federal health inspectors cited LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL in PUYALLUP, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH HILL.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-22.