Puget Sound Care
4001 Capitol Mall Dr Southwest, Olympia, WA 98502 · (360) 754-9792
For profit - Limited Liability company · 108 certified beds
Puget Sound Care has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 8 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,018 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 23, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 23, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.January 23, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 23, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 23, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 23, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.January 23, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 23, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 23, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 8, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 1, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 28, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,018March 28, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.02 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 95.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Olympia · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation Olympia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Panorama City Conv & Rehab Ctr Lacey · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation Lacey · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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