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Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup

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4610 6th Street Place Se, Puyallup, WA 98374120 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 24 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report positive experiences with the frontline caregivers and activity programs, there is a clear and concerning trend of negative reviews regarding management, cleanliness, and basic care. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit, specifically checking the cleanliness of resident rooms and asking management directly about the recent allegations of staffing shortages and hygiene issues.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

24 reviews on Google
Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate care and staff, while others report severe neglect and management issues. Recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding leadership competency, cleanliness, and the quality of food service. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between the positive experiences of some residents and the alarming reports of poor oversight and hygiene.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff6.0Clean3.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and friendly frontline care staff
  • Active social calendar and engagement events
  • Welcoming transition process for new residents

Concerns

  • Incompetent or dishonest management/leadership (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and lack of flavor (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Cleanliness and sanitation issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

42%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed you have a very active social calendar; could you walk me through what a typical week of engagement activities looks like for new residents?
  • 2How does your leadership team ensure consistent communication with families regarding any changes in a resident's care or facility operations?
  • 3We understand that dining is a major part of the resident experience; how do you incorporate resident feedback to improve the quality and variety of the meal service?
  • 4What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that high standards of cleanliness and sanitation are maintained throughout the common areas and resident suites?
  • 5Given the importance of medication management, could you explain your process for ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for residents?
  • 6How does your management team support the frontline staff to ensure that residents receive consistent attention and care throughout the day?

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Key Review Excerpts

Staff loves the residents and goes above and beyond to take care of them. Director consistently lies to staff, families and residents. This leads to understaffing which leads to poor care.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

The food served to the residents looks delicious, but it's tasteless like chewing carpet, bland no flavor , taste like dog food no seasoning .

Resident's family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

Due to a flu outbreak a few months ago, they locked down the dining room and for an entire week, my mother was never brought food.

Former resident's family member · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 24 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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24deficiencies
Apr 15, 2026Fire

The final inspection on 2026-04-15 notes that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.

Swinging fire doors shall close and latch automaticallyIFC 705.2.4 2021

Fire doors to second floor cinema room failed to self-close and latch when retested.

Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintainedIFC 903.5 2021

Facility provided quarterly inspection report with deficiencies that require correction; documentation confirming corrections needed.

Battery-powered emergency lighting equipment testingIFC 1031.10.2 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation detailing the corrections made to failed emergency light/exit sign units.

Aug 5, 2025Fire

Inspection status is Disapproved.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1 2021

Unprotected openings and unapproved firestop systems observed in the first floor electrical room, first floor sprinkler riser room, and second floor storage room.

Inspection and Maintenance (Fire Doors)IFC 705.2 2021

Unable to provide record showing that fire doors have been annually inspected, tested, and repaired in the past 12 months.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Fire doors to second floor cinema room failed to self-close and latch when tested.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018

Documentation for 2024 inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire/smoke dampers was missing or incomplete.

Sprinkler Systems Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Missing quarterly inspection reports, hydraulic calculation plate, and proper backflow testing documentation. Missing sprinkler escutcheon ring in Room 321.

Fire Alarm/Detection SystemsIFC 907.8 2021

Unable to provide last smoke detector sensitivity test report.

Carbon Monoxide AlarmsIFC 915.6 2021 WAC

Unable to provide documentation showing monthly inspection of carbon monoxide alarms in the past 12 months.

Emergency Lighting Power TestIFC 1031.10.2 2021

Facility did not provide documentation of 90-minute annual battery test and failed to document corrections made to failed units.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Corridor doors throughout the facility have a center door gap exceeding 1/16 inch.

Jun 16, 2025Investigation

This document is a follow-up inspection letter confirming that previously cited deficiencies (Compliance Determination #52275) were corrected as of 06/16/2025.; The report includes evidence of residents not receiving showers as scheduled and lack of documentation for refused showers. While the report details these failures, it specifically cites the failure to sign NSAs as the deficiency requiring a plan of correction.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160Corrected Jun 16, 2025

The facility failed to provide showers as agreed upon in the negotiated service agreement for 4 of 6 sampled residents.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150Corrected Nov 30, 2024

The facility failed to ensure that the negotiated service agreement (NSA) was signed by the resident, their representative, or the facility representative for 8 of 9 sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9).

Mar 24, 2025Investigation

Covers multiple complaint intakes (154838, 165787, 167377, 163096). The first page of the provided images indicates a separate follow-up inspection on 06/16/2025 found no deficiencies, but the Statement of Deficiencies document covers the earlier findings.; The report indicates this is a repeated deficiency for service agreement signatures, previously cited on 10/18/2024.

StaffWAC 388-78A-2450

Facility failed to ensure sufficient, trained staff to furnish services/care per resident agreements and complete maintenance requests timely. Resulted in missed showers and uncleaned rooms.

Signing negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2150
Negotiated Service AgreementWAC 388-78A-2050

Facility failed to ensure Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) were signed by case managers for 4 of 4 sampled residents.

Record retentionWAC 388-78A-2420

Facility failed to maintain a resident's signed negotiated service agreement on file for 1 of 1 sampled resident (R2).

Reporting significant change in a resident's conditionWAC 388-78A-2640

Facility failed to notify the case manager in a timely manner when a resident was transferred to a hospital and subsequently passed away.

Temperature and time controlWAC 246-215-03525

Facility failed to maintain hot and cold food items at safe holding temperatures, placing 78 residents at risk for foodborne illness.

Maintenance and housekeepingWAC 388-78A-3090

Facility failed to address maintenance work orders in a timely manner, including critical items such as clogged toilets, sinks, and missing grab bars.

Feb 27, 2025Inspection

The deficiency regarding the medication technician's CPR/FA card was corrected on-site at the time of the visit.

What is CPR/first-aid training?WAC 388-112A-0710Corrected Feb 27, 2025

One of four medication technicians failed to possess a valid CPR/First-Aid card; the provided card was from an online-only company.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474
Feb 20, 2025Enforcement
$600.00Report

This is a letter imposing a $600.00 civil fine for an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on October 18, 2024.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160

The licensee failed to provide showers as agreed upon in the negotiated service agreement (NSA) for four residents, placing them at risk for skin infections and decreased quality of life.

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