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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Linden Grove Health Care Center

Puyallup, WashingtonMedicare inspection record
(253) 840-4400

About Linden Grove Health Care Center

LINDEN GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in PUYALLUP, WA with 130 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

130 residents

Location

Puyallup, WA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

400 - 29TH STREET NORTHEAST, Puyallup, Washington 98373

(253) 840-4400

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Linden Grove Health Care Center for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 14, 2026, state inspectors cited 39 health deficiencies (the Washington average is 15.8).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 38 minutes with each resident a day, below the Washington average of 4 hours 22 minutes.

Medicare fined Linden Grove Health Care Center 6 times in the last three years, $180,646 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 38 minutesBelow the Washington average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day40 minutesBelow the Washington average
Nursing staff who left in the past year60%Above the Washington average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

95 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 29, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 4, 2026

June 17, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 29, 2026
May 21, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026
April 14, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2026
January 14, 2026 · Standard inspection · 32 citations+
  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Feb 2, 2026
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 19, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 19, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2026
October 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 22, 2025
August 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 12, 2025
May 22, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2025
January 29, 2025 · Standard inspection · 19 citations+
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 25, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2025

Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.

Fines and payment denials

6 fines totaling $180,646 in the last three years.

  • October 9, 2025Fine: $23,273
  • August 20, 2025Fine: $16,149
  • May 22, 2025Fine: $16,624
  • January 23, 2025Fine: $24,502
  • January 26, 2024Fine: $80,012
  • December 6, 2023Fine: $20,086

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
400 29th Street Northeast Operations LLC
Medicare-certified beds
130
Average residents per day
108
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
August 4, 1993
Part of a chain
Genesis Healthcare, 184 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
505485

Location

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400 - 29TH STREET NORTHEASTPuyallup, WA 98373

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Questions about Linden Grove Health Care Center

How did Linden Grove Health Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on January 14, 2026 and cited 39 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The Washington average is 15.8.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Linden Grove Health Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 38 minutes with each resident per day, including 40 minutes from registered nurses. 60% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Linden Grove Health Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Linden Grove Health Care Center 6 times in the last three years, totaling $180,646.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Puyallup Skilled Nursing in Washington Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026