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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
64 residents

Washington DSHS

Hospital proximity
A few miles from MultiCare Good Samaritan and Tacoma General
Memory care staffing
Specially trained staff available around the clock
Personal item delivery
On-site delivery of hygiene and household supplies

What Families Think

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Most reviewers describe long-tenured residents (some living there 4-6+ years) and caregivers they call compassionate and attentive, with staff going out of their way during hospice and end-of-life care. However, one detailed and serious account describes a very different experience: poor communication around falls, a mishandled flu outbreak, and disputes over billing and Medicaid transition. Families should weigh the strong caregiver praise against this one serious cautionary account.

What reviewers praise

  • Caregivers described as compassionate, especially during hospice
  • Residents have stayed 4-6+ years, suggesting satisfaction
  • Staff praised as attentive during family events
  • Specialized 24/7 trained memory care staff on-site
  • Families note responsive help with day-to-day comfort issues

What reviewers flag

  • One detailed report of falls not being communicated to family for hours
  • One report of billing disputes and threats tied to Medicaid transition
  • One report describing delayed medical response during a flu outbreak
  • No published pricing available for this community

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Brookdale Puyallup South is a senior living community in Puyallup, Washington offering Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Brookdale Puyallup South

Brookdale Puyallup South is a memory care community in Puyallup, Washington, offering specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community employs a person-centered approach with specially trained staff available 24/7, focusing on helping residents find a sense of belonging and purpose within a calm, secure environment.

The community features the Clare Bridge® program, which provides gentle daily routines that offer structure and familiarity. Activities are designed to encourage the use of current skills and interests, including yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. As needs change, the community can emphasize comfort and connection through sensory experiences such as music, pet visits, and calming scents. Mealtimes are carefully designed to spark connection and conversation, with dementia-friendly menus and a supportive atmosphere featuring soft lighting and reduced distractions.

Brookdale Puyallup South sits in the charming town of Puyallup with scenic views of Mount Rainier and proximity to a historic downtown area. The community is located just a few miles from several hospitals, including MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Nearby attractions include the Meeker Mansion, Pioneer Park with its rose garden, the Washington State Fairgrounds, the Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts, and South Hill Mall.

For residents who prefer to remain on-site, the community offers dementia-friendly activities and events throughout the year. Families can stay connected through virtual scrapbooks that capture life's milestones and everyday moments. The Personal Solutions program delivers personal care items, hygiene products, and household supplies directly to residents' doors, with orders placed by email and charged to the monthly bill.

Types of Care at Brookdale Puyallup South

Memory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Brookdale Puyallup South

3.4overall · 21 ratings combined

3.4★ on Google (21)

Angie Mauerman

Mar 2026

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We are currently planning my mother’s funeral.She had been a resident at Brookdale for 4 years.She was confined to a wheelchair suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and dementia.The caregivers at this facility are absolute angels!The compassion and care my mother and our family received has been invaluable.When my mom transitioned to hospice.Caregivers were coming in on their days off and staying extra hours(off the clock) to check on her.Not being able to take care of your loved one is heartbreaking and you are racked with guilt.We are so thankful for everyone at Brookdale.

Russell Barber

Feb 2026

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The care staff do a very good job and care for the residence. But that’s where the good ends. My mother was a resident here for six years. From the beginning things were bad. Within the first week of her, moving in the diamond had been taken out of her wedding ring. The administration attempted to request specific medication from her doctor without speaking to me, and the doctor refused, saying the medication was dangerous to her health and was often used for “chemical restraint“. As my mom‘s money vanished over the next couple of years and we applied for Medicare Brookdale retroactively increased the payments due for the previous three months that had been paid in full. There’s an amount to several thousand dollars and they told me if I did not pay that in full. They would not accept Medicare payments. They told me they would evict my mother, and if I had a problem, I could speak to their lawyers. Communication is absolutely terrible. Several times my mother fell and I was not called. They have a habit of calling from multiple personnel cell phones that come up as either spam or unknown callers, and get shunted off to voicemail. I had to speak to the administrator multiple times over the poor communication. The last time she fell, nobody knew she had fallen for at least 12 hours when they noticed she was in pain. They’re much vaunted system that is supposed to detect falls. Did not detect her fall only recording after she was already on the floor. Finally, on January 1 of this year 2026 there was a flu outbreak. Emails went out hidden behind subject lines of “happy new year”. Most people delete all of these happy new year emails from businesses and banks and so on without reading them. As did I and several other people. Several lines into the email there was a notice. There was a flu outbreak with four confirmed cases… However, they declined to do any Ian house testing. My mother was having more and more difficulty without me being even aware. Staff repeatedly asked administration to call me and they refused. Finally, on January 7, they called me when she had developed an infection and swelling on her neck. At that time I was told the doctor would not respond, but I could come and take her to the hospital if I wished. This was January 7. It was cold and raining. I insisted they call the Doctor Who could then decide whether she needed to be seen at the hospital. Shortly after she was transported to the hospital. The administrator assured me she did not have the flu… However, immediately upon arrival at the hospital, they tested, and she was positive for the flu and pneumonia and an infection to a gland in her neck. By this time, she was so sick that she passed two weeks later there was nothing they could do. There were four people on hospice in Brookdale the first week of January. When she passed, I was treated like a pariah. I was urged to get everything out of her room as quickly as possible. If you care for your loved one, I would urge you not to consider Brookdale

Glenda Spray

Dec 2024

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I just attended a holiday dinner at Brookdale South with my brother who has lived there for two years. I was very impressed how beautifully everything was decorated and how attentive the staff was to all the residents and their guests. It certainly shows they enjoy planning events for residents to enjoy! Thanks for all you do for your residents!

Sandra Davidson

Nov 2024

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Brookdale South in Puyallup Washington is an excellent Senior Living facility. My mother has lived at Brookdale for 5+ years and she loves the staff, food and is pleased with the facility. Prior to living at Brookdale my mother was at a senior care facility in Enumclaw and it was terrible. My mother complained about the food, the staff and how she was treated. My family took Mom out of the facility in Enumclaw and moved her to Brookdale. Mom loves Brookdale and so does my family. Brookdale South is a premier senior care facility and I would recommend Brookdale South to anyone looking for senior care.

Umi Wagoner

Mar 2024

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We have been in Brookdale for just over a year and it’s been a great place for our family. The staff is kind and welcoming to our needs and we have been able to mitigate issues without much disruption. Kristen and Hattie are both EXCEPTIONAL in participating with us to ensure comfort is maintained. The effort is there and that’s what matters most to us.

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What types of care does Brookdale Puyallup South offer?

Brookdale Puyallup South offers Memory Care.

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Where is Brookdale Puyallup South located?

Brookdale Puyallup South is located at 8811 176th Street East in Puyallup, Washington.

What do families say about Brookdale Puyallup South?

Brookdale Puyallup South carries a 3.4 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Most reviewers describe long-tenured residents (some living there 4-6+ years) and caregivers they call compassionate and attentive, with staff going out of their way during hospice and end-of-life care. Families should weigh the strong caregiver praise against this one serious cautionary account. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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