Linden Grove Health Care Center
400 - 29th Street Northeast · Puyallup, WA · 98373 · 2538404400
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $93,080 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$93,080 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $193,178 |
Inspection citations (102 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 9, 2025 | Fine | $35,805 |
| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $16,624 |
| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $24,502 |
| January 26, 2024 | Fine | $80,012 |
| December 6, 2023 | Fine | $20,086 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505485 · certified since August 4, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.