Brookdale Puyallup South.
Brookdale Puyallup South is Grade B, ranked in the top 21% of Washington memory care with 2 DSHS citations on record; last inspected Jul 2025.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
Ranked against 44 Washington facilities.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Washington DSHS · Aging and Disability Services Administration.
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Brookdale Puyallup South has 2 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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2 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
2 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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Washington DSHS records show 2 deficiencies cited across 2 inspection reports through July 2025 — can you walk me through what those deficiencies were, and provide copies of the corrective action plans the facility submitted to DSHS?
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2 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-07-01Annual Compliance Visit1 · Inspections
Plain-language summary
During a routine unannounced inspection on June 3–9, 2025, inspectors found that Brookdale Puyallup South failed to renew a required Washington state background check for one staff member whose check had expired in February 2025; the facility did not have documentation of the renewal that was due at that time. This deficiency placed all 42 residents at risk of receiving care from staff without current background clearance. The facility committed to correcting the violation by June 10, 2025, and implementing a monitoring system to ensure background checks are renewed on schedule going forward.
“https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/RCSForms/BH/1702/inspections/2025/R Brookdale Puyallup South 60521 63298 - AC.pdf”
Full inspector notes
Statement of Deficiencies License #: 1702 Compliance Determination #60521. Plan of Correction Brookdale Puyallup South Completion Date Paget of3 Licensee: BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES INC 06/10/2025 You are required to be in compliance at all times with all licensing laws and regulations to maintain your Assisted Living Facility ficense. The department completed data collection for the unannounced on-site full inspection on 06/03/2025 and 06/09/2025 of: Brookdale Puyallup South 8811 176TH ST EAST PUYALLUP, WA 98375 The following sample was selected for review during the unannounced on-site visit: 7 of 42 current residents and 0 former residents. The department staff that inspected the Assisted Living Facility: Cathleen Davis, ALF Licensor Melisa Moran, Assisted Living Facility Nursing Consultant Institutional From: DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration Lakewood, WA 98496 ‘BUSGAaM JOJEIO] BY} JO} SAdIAJaS aseD jelWUapIsay Aq pasedaid sem yUaWINIOp sSIYyL wv Wo.12, L005 15:96:02 State Or Washington Statement of Deficiencies License #1702 = Compliance Determination # 60521 Plan of Correction Brookdale Puyallup South Completion Date Page2 of3 Licensee; BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES INC 06/10/2025 As aresult of the on-site visit(s), the department found that you are not in compliance with the licensing laws and regulations as stated in the cited deficiencies in the enclosed report. | understand that to maintain an Assisted Living Facility license, the facility must be in compliance with all the licensing laws and regulations at all times. Administrator (or Representative) WAC 388-78A-2466 Background checks Washington state name and date of birth background check Valid fortwo years National fingerprint background check Valid indefinitely. (1) A Washington state name and date of birth background check is valid for two years from the initial date it is conducted. The assisted living facility must ensure: {a) A new DSHS background authorization form is submitted to the department's background check central unit every two years for all administrators, caregivers, staff persons, volunteers and students; and ({b) There is a valid Washington state name and date of birth background check for all administrators, caregivers, staff persons, volunteers and students. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews and interview the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) failed to ensure a Washington state name and date of birth background check (BGC) was completed every two years for 1 of 6 sampled staff (Staff F). This failure placed 42 of 42 residents at risk of having care and services provided by staff with a potential disqualifying crime. Findings included... Review of personnel records revealed Staff F, Care Partner, Home Care Aide (HCA), was hired on 08/08/2017. A Washington state name and date of birth background check (BGC) was completed on 02/22/2023 and found in the personnel file. There was no record of the Washington state name and date of birth background check (BGC) required every two years and due 02/22/2025 in the personnel file. On 06/05/2025 at 10:15 am during an interview, Staff A, Executive Director, stated that Staff F had a national fingerprint background check completed on 07/27/2023 and she ‘BUSGAaM JOJEIO] BY} JO} SAdIAJaS aseD jelWUapIsay Aq pasedaid sem yUaWINIOp sSIYyL b/ 6.12.4020 1S4f BL State OF WaSNINYTON Statement of Deficiencies License #. 1702 Compliance Determination # 60521 Plan of Correction Brookdale Puyallup South Completion Date Page3 of3 Licensee: BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES INC 06/10/2025 believed that the Washington state name and date of birth background check (BGC) that was completed on 02/22/2023 was not due until 07/27/2025. Pian/Attestation Statement i hereby certify that | have reviewed this report and have taken or will take active measures to correct this deficiency. By taking this action, Brookdale Puyallup South is or will be in compliance with this law and / or regulation on (Date) \ Q- | q : an . In addition, | will implement a system to monitor and ensure continued compliance with this requirement. Administrator (or Representatives Yn thi Vygere Date (e 1G OS ‘BUSGAaM JOJEIO] BY} JO} SAdIAJaS aseD jelWUapIsay Aq pasedaid sem yUaWINIOp sSIYyL tt
2025-06-01Complaint Investigation1 · Investigations
Plain-language summary
I'm unable to write a meaningful summary because the inspection document does not contain substantive details about what was investigated or what findings resulted. To provide families with accurate information about this complaint investigation, I would need the narrative section to describe what complaint was made, what the facility was inspected for, and whether any violations or failed practices were identified. Please provide a document with complete inspection findings.
“https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/RCSForms/BH/1702/investigations/2025/R Brookdale Puyallup South 56610 60734 - SW.pdf”
Full inspector notes
Conclusion / Action: Failed Provider Practice Identified / Citation(s) Written Failed Provider Practice Not Identified / No Citation Written N/A .
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