Life Care Center of South Hill
Nursing home in Puyallup, WA
- Per diem roles
- Hiring days and evenings
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
The short version
You walk into a resort-style skilled nursing building that opened in 2016 at 2508 7th St. SE in Puyallup. The work centers on short-term skilled care and sub-acute rehab, with 24-hour nursing, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and an on-site physician beside a large nursing and therapy team.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
You would work short-term skilled rehab in a 5-Star CMS facility also named a U.S. News 2026 Best Nursing Home.
For experienced nursesSources
The building is a resort-style SNF opened in 2016 with inpatient and outpatient rehab, an on-site physician, and a full therapy team beside 24-hour skilled nursing.
For experienced nursesSources
Daily life on the unit includes fine dining, housekeeping, a TV lounge, and walking paths inside a Life Care Centers of America campus of 200-plus locations.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 3 roles
- Per diem nurses: all 3 roles are per diem
Nursing here
The units
Skilled Nursing / Short-Term Rehab SNF
Resort-style SNF opened 2016; inpatient/outpatient rehab with 24-hour skilled nursing; long-term and short-term sub-acute rehab.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- understaffing
- Staff report working short-handed and heavy resident care loads leading to physical strain.
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- positive culture for some
- A CNA called it a wonderful place with amazing staff and would return if not relocated.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com- overall ratings low
- Indeed overall 2.7/5 from 6 reviews; pay/benefits and management both 2.0/5.
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The hard parts
Staff on Indeed describe working short-handed with heavy resident loads, and the site sits at 2.7/5 overall from six reviews with pay and management both at 2.0/5.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Puyallup, WA
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier, Puyallup blends Pacific Northwest outdoor access with a friendly, small-town feel. The city is famous for its annual Washington State Fair and historic downtown, giving nurses a quieter alternative to nearby Seattle while staying within easy striking distance of Puget Sound dining, culture and healthcare systems.
Browse roles in Puyallup- State price level · Washington
- 7% above the national average
- State index 107.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,812/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $97,826/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is an evening shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Life Care Center of South Hill, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Life Care Center of South Hill
- RN
- Per diem
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
$35–$41/hr
- LPN
- Day shift
- Per diem
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Life-Care-Center-of-South-Hill-EI_IE8862117.11,41.htm
The short version · as of 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-South-Hill-1/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-South-Hill-1/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- lcca.com/locations/wa/south-hill
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- lcca.com/locations/wa/south-hill/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- lifecarecenterofsouthhill.com
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