Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

    3901 5 St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
    • Assisted Living

    Spotless facility, attentive memory-care staff

    I chose Deer Ridge for my mom and we're very pleased - a beautiful, spotless facility with warm, kind caregivers and a strong memory-care focus. Staff are attentive and proactive (Jennifer stood out), with 24/7 nursing, quick medical responses, smooth move-in/concierge support, and clear family communication. Meals, daily activities and outings are engaging, and the personalized, dignified care has given our family real peace of mind. I recommend Deer Ridge.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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      4.4
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

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    Location

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    Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is located at 3901 5 St SE, Puyallup, WA, 98374.

    People often ask...

    Deer Ridge Memory Care Community offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 3901 5 St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374.

    No, Deer Ridge Memory Care Community does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2578
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity70 residents
    ExpiresJune 30th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    19

    Reports

    43

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 Mar 2026Investigation
    Investigated a resident-to-resident incident and found a failure to determine the circumstances and implement interventions to prevent recurrence.
    • Failure to investigate resident-to-resident incident and implement preventive interventions
    23 Dec 2025Life Safety
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Oct 2025Investigation
    Verified no deficiencies were found after follow-up review.
    01 Aug 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to staff qualifications and training, including certification timing, orientation, continuing education, CPR/First Aid cards, and TB screening.
    • WAC 388-112A-0105Home care aide certification requirements
    • WAC 388-78A-2474Training and home care aide certification requirements
    • WAC 388-112A-0200Orientation training
    • WAC 388-112A-0611Continuing education training requirements
    • WAC 388-112A-0720CPR and first-aid training requirements
    • WAC 388-78A-2483Tuberculosis screening
    01 Jul 2025Enforcement Letters
    Cited deficiencies for staff continuing education and certification requirements and assessed a $400 civil fine.
    • WAC 388-112A-0611 (1)(a)(i)Continuing education requirements for staff
    • WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(e)Training and home care aide certification requirements
    01 Jul 2025Enforcement Letters
    Fined the license for failing to investigate accidents and incidents and to prevent recurrence, leaving residents at risk.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371(1)(2)(3)(4)Investigations
    01 Jun 2024Enforcement Letters
    Cited a deficiency for failing to investigate falls and prevent future incidents, a recurring issue that led to a civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371(1)(2)(3) InvestigationsInvestigations
    24 May 2024Investigation
    Investigated allegations about resident falls and injuries. Found failures to thoroughly investigate the events and prevent future incidents.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371Investigations
    20 May 2024Investigation
    Investigated and identified deficiencies related to negotiated service agreements, timely access to resident records, and advance notice of charge increases.
    • WAC 388-78A-2150-1Signing negotiated service agreement
    • WAC 388-78A-2430Resident review of records
    • RCW 70.129.030Notice of rights and services -- Admission of individuals
    01 Feb 2024Enforcement Letters
    Imposed civil fines for failures to implement negotiated service agreements and to protect residents' quality of life and rights.
    • WAC 388-78A-2160Implementation of negotiated service agreement.
    • RCW 70.129.140(1)Quality of life -- Rights.
    • WAC 388-78A-2660(2)Resident rights.
    01 Dec 2023Enforcement Letters
    Fined for two uncorrected deficiencies related to showers and resident dignity/quality of life.
    • WAC 388-78A-2160Implementation of negotiated service agreement
    • WAC 388-78A-2660(2)Resident rights
    20 Sept 2023Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found fire and life safety compliance failures that placed all 44 residents at risk.
    • WAC 388-78A-2040Other requirements
    06 Sept 2023Life Safety
    Investigated a recent inspection and found multiple fire-safety deficiencies, including improper door hardware, missing or inadequately placed exit signs, and maintenance issues with fire-protection systems and ventilation.
    • IFC 1013.1 20185 Exit Signs - Where Required
    • IFC 607.3.3 20189' Maintenance
    • IFC 701.6 20184 Duct and Air Transfer Openings - Maintaining Protection
    • IFC 907.4.2.6 201813 Fire Drills
    • IFC 1203.4 20186 Maintenance
    02 Aug 2023Life Safety
    Identified multiple life-safety deficiencies across fire protection systems, devices, and documentation.
    • IFC 903.5 / NFPA 25 13.7.2Fire sprinkler forward-flow testing documentation
    • NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and TestingFire door annual inspection/testing/repair records
    • NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and TestingFire door inspection records retention
    • NFPA 80Duct and air transfer damper testing
    • IFC 1013.1 (2018)Exterior exit sign location
    • IFC 1013.1 (2018)Exit sign orientation
    • IFC 1203.4 (2018) / NFPA 110 / NFPA 111Emergency/standby power monthly testing
    • IFC 1203.4 (2018) / NFPA 110 / NFPA 111Emergency generator servicing
    • IFC 607.3.3 (2018)Kitchen hood cleaning
    • IFC 701.6 (2018) / WAC 51-54AInventory of fire-resistance-rated construction
    • IFC 701.6 (2018) / WAC 51-54AAnnual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction
    • IFC 701.6 (2018) / WAC 51-54ARecords of fire-resistance-rated inspections/repairs
    • Fire Drill Documentation
    01 Aug 2023Enforcement Letters
    Fined $1,000 for failing to investigate circumstances surrounding a resident's falls, which contributed to recurring falls and related injuries.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371(1)(2)Investigations
    01 Jun 2023Enforcement Letters
    Found a deficiency for failing to investigate circumstances surrounding a resident's falls, contributing to recurring falls and related harm. Assessed a $1,000 civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371(1)(2)Investigations
    19 May 2023Investigation
    Verified compliance with licensing requirements after a follow-up inspection, and no deficiencies were found.
    11 May 2023Investigation
    Found a deficiency in medication administration for one resident, risking glaucoma treatment.
    • WAC 388-78A-2210Medication Services
    04 May 2023Investigation
    Found deficiencies in care delivery and documentation; care and services were not provided as agreed for multiple residents.
    • WAC 388-78A-2160Implementation of negotiated service agreement

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