MyLivingChoice

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

3901 5 St SE

4.4(78 ratings)· Puyallup average: 4.5

Part of Koelsch Communities · 38 communities · 4.7★ average

Own this community? Update your listing · Marketing for operators

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community, photo 11 / 4

Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
70 residents

Washington DSHS

Nursing coverage
24/7 nursing support with hourly caregiver check-ins
Building layout
Single-level, secured community allows safe wandering
Respite stays
Offers ongoing respite care for short-term needs
Therapy access
Allows outside physical and occupational therapists on-site
Transportation
Shuttle service provided for medical appointments

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Deer Ridge is a dedicated memory care community in Puyallup that draws strong praise for its warm, attentive staff and secured, home-like environment where residents can move about safely. At the same time, a meaningful number of reviewers describe staff turnover, understaffing, inconsistent care, and communication problems, and one detailed account raises serious concerns about missed medications and infections leading to a resident's decline.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff repeatedly described as kind, patient, and attentive
  • 24/7 nursing support and hourly check-ins cited by families
  • Secured, single-level layout lets residents walk safely
  • Frequent daily activities, outings, and family events
  • Facility consistently called clean, new, and well-kept
  • On-site respite care praised for consistency over years

What reviewers flag

  • Several reports of high staff turnover and understaffing causing delays
  • Multiple complaints about cold or poor-quality food
  • Several reviewers cite poor communication from front desk/management
  • One detailed report of missed meds, infections, and neglect before a resident's death

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is a senior living community in Puyallup, Washington offering Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 78 reviews.

About Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is a specialized memory care community in Puyallup, Washington, offering assisted living and memory care services for individuals experiencing Alzheimer's, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. The community emphasizes a personalized care model designed to help residents reconnect with cherished memories and maintain a sense of purpose.

The community recognizes that memory loss manifests differently in each person and is located near medical facilities and professionals equipped to serve the specific needs of memory care residents. Deer Ridge's care approach combines individualized attention with advanced safety systems and a well-trained staff available 24/7 to provide residents and families with peace of mind.

Safety features include a 24/7 alert system that monitors movement throughout the community while maintaining resident privacy, lengthy pull cords positioned for accessibility, and window sensors that notify staff of any changes. These systems are integrated with a call center to ensure quick response whenever needed.

The community fosters moments of joy and connection through daily activities and outings. Residents participate in activities such as lunch outings to local restaurants like The Rock Wood-fired Pizza and treasure hunts at community locations every other Thursday, supporting a lifestyle of purpose and engagement.

Types of Care at Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities

Need help deciding?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free for families.

Help Me Choose

Reviews of Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

4.4overall · 78 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (78)

Dan Sparkmon

Jun 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

We have been using Deer Ridge Respite Care for our loved one for the past three years. While we have had disappointing experiences with other respite care providers in the past, our experience with Deer Ridge has consistently been exceptional.<br>The staff at Deer Ridge are compassionate, professional, and do an outstanding job caring for our loved one. Their dedication gives us complete peace of mind, allowing us to take needed respite time without any worries.<br>The facility is top-notch, the food is excellent, and the overall level of care is outstanding. Deer Ridge has earned our trust and will always be our first choice for respite care

Matt Kelly

Jun 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

I highly recommend Deer Ridge! My mom was there for about a year and a half. It’s a very difficult time in life. The staff made it very easy! Shawn and all the people working there helped guide us throughout. To the point of personally moving furniture from room to room. From that to the care was top notch. My family was lucky to have them during this time.

Kim Apple

May 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

After exploring many memory care and adult family home options for our mom, my sister and I felt like we found the right place for her at Deer Ridge and wished we had made the move sooner. Before moving to Deer Ridge, my mom was very unsettled and anxious and she settled in quickly at Deer Ridge. While her time at Deer Ridge wasn't long, she made friends with some of the other residents and seemed to finally be content with her living situation. While dealing with a family member with dementia is not easy, we feel very fortunate that she was able to live out the last months of her life in such a nice facility and we thank the staff for all they did to make her comfortable.

Michael Blanch

May 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

My brother moved in January 2026. He was in poor physical condition and disoriented from taking his medications improperly. He has improved greatly and is now very healthy and able to interact with friends and family when they visit. Myself and other family members are so appreciative that the fantastic staff at Deer Ridge take such good care and are so kind and concerned. It's a beautiful facility run by dedicated and caring professionals. Thank you all so much.

Maureen Jenner

May 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

Deer Ridge was a Blessing for the short time my mom was there. I only wish I would have found it earlier. The staff is insanely the most wonderful people you want taking care of your loved one. So gentle, caring, and supportive, not only to mom but to our whole family (and there's a lot of us). They were on top of everything, from their warm welcome, quick response when we needed help, and even a prayer/hug at the end.<br>So if you are touring facilities to place your loved one, look no further. Deer Ridge is a wonderful place!

Request information

Ask about availability, pricing, or a tour.

Have you already been in touch with Deer Ridge Memory Care Community?

Washington asks us to share this statement and gather a short intake first

Read the statement, add what you can below (a few words each, all optional), and Send signs it with the name you entered.

Washington disclosure statement, dated October 24, 2026, under the Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act (RCW 18.330).

(a) Agency: MyLivingChoice LLC (MyLivingChoice.com), 8705 N. Cypress Ct, Kansas City, MO 64156, (816) 226-7772.

(b) Client: the person sending this request.

(c) Fees: you pay us nothing. If you move into a community we introduced you to, that community pays us a referral fee computed as a percentage of your first month's rent and care charges, invoiced to the community after you move in. If you ask, we will tell you the amount of the fee for any community we refer you to.

(d) Services: MyLivingChoice is a free service that helps families find senior living. We gather a short intake about the care needed, suggest communities that appear able to meet those needs, and introduce you to the ones you choose. For you specifically, we will introduce you to Deer Ridge Memory Care Community and share with it your name, contact details and the care needs you described, nothing more.

(e) We will never ask you to waive any claim for loss of personal property or injury, or any right you have under state or federal law.

(f) We work with both you and the community in the same transaction: the community pays us, and we are introducing you to it. To obtain or share confidential health care information about the person who needs care we need your authorization, which you give for the communities named above by acknowledging this statement.

(g) Tours: we do not tour communities as a matter of course. Our information comes from the community itself, its state licence record and public sources. We have not toured Deer Ridge Memory Care Community.

(h) You may stop using our service, or switch to another referral agency, at any time and for any reason, with no penalty and no cancellation fee.

(i) Refunds: because you pay us nothing, there is nothing to refund to you. If a community pays us a fee for your placement and the resident dies, is hospitalized or moves to another setting for more appropriate care within the first thirty days after admission, we refund the community a prorated share of the fee for the days not used, as RCW 18.330.090 requires.

(j) Complaints about a referral agency may be filed with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Resource Center), 800 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104-3188, 1-800-551-4636 in Washington, 1-206-464-6684 from outside the state, https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint.

(k) Neither MyLivingChoice nor anyone who works on referrals for it, nor their immediate family members, has any ownership interest in any community we refer families to.

About the care that is needed (optional, a few words each)

We share with the communities you chose only your name, contact details and care needs; the rest stays with us. Leave blank what you do not know; we can fill it in with you later.

Sending your request signs the Washington statement above with the name you entered, dated now, and authorizes us to share your name, contact details and care needs with the communities or agencies you chose. By submitting, you're okay with us and Deer Ridge Memory Care Community reaching out by phone, email or text.Always free for families. If you move in, the community you chose pays us a referral fee, never you; any nearby communities we suggest are chosen by your answers, never by what they pay us. Referral agreements are our only tie to the communities we list. If a community stops meeting our qualifications, for example its licence lapses or it stops accepting referrals, we stop suggesting it. How we work · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Deer Ridge Memory Care Community offer?

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Deer Ridge Memory Care Community cost?

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Puyallup that publish rates start around $3,340 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Deer Ridge Memory Care Community located?

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community is located at 3901 5 St SE in Puyallup, Washington.

What do families say about Deer Ridge Memory Care Community?

Deer Ridge Memory Care Community carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 78 Google reviews. Deer Ridge is a dedicated memory care community in Puyallup that draws strong praise for its warm, attentive staff and secured, home-like environment where residents can move about safely. At the same time, a meaningful number of reviewers describe staff turnover, understaffing, inconsistent care, and communication problems, and one detailed account raises serious concerns about missed medications and infections leading to a resident's decline. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How can families visit Deer Ridge Memory Care Community?

Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact Deer Ridge Memory Care Community directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

Work at Deer Ridge Memory Care Community? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.

Compare with similar communities nearby

Assisted living communities within 25 miles that work with MyLivingChoice, nearest first. If you move into one we introduce you to, it pays us a referral fee, never you; we never order them by what they pay.

Not sure which is right? A real person will shortlist up to three for you, free.

Get a free shortlist

Nearby Communities

Other senior living options within 25 miles of Puyallup.

Prefer to stay home?

Home care agencies serving Puyallup bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.

Reading on this