Puget Sound Care
4001 Capitol Mall Dr Southwest, Olympia, WA 98502 · (360) 754-9792 · CMS certification number 505299
Puget Sound Care is a 108-bed for-profit nursing home in Olympia, Washington, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1985. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 21 health citations, 1 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Washington average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 9 | 15.7 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.10 | 4.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.4% | 43.9% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3.3 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Caldera Care (6 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 108 (about 98 residents a day) |
| County | Thurston |
| Last standard inspection | January 23, 2026 |
Inspection history
21 citations from 6 inspections, 3 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
May 8, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jun 10, 2026
January 23, 2026 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code E · corrected Feb 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 2026
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0700 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 2026
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0569 · severity code D · corrected Feb 25, 2026
July 1, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary Complaint
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Aug 1, 2025
November 7, 2024 4 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Dec 16, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2024
March 28, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code G · corrected Feb 12, 2024
October 13, 2023 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected Nov 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Nov 10, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2023
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
Nursing home negligence lawyers in Olympia
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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