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Yakima Valley School
609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA 98942
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Yakima Valley School is a Government, state nursing home in Selah, Washington, certified for 112 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Washington median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 14, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 16.6 hours per resident per day (2.1 RN), above the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 32.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Yakima Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 38 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.4 | 47.5 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 16.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.2% | 37.5% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $74,671 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 May 2026, 6 Jun 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×3 D ×23 E ×6 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | F0566 | 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Jul 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.2%, RNs 30.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.7% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.7% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Yakima County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr | Yakima | 105 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 28.6 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Summitview Rehab and Health Center | Yakima | 78 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 38.5 | $194K | 22 May 2026 |
| Emerald Care | Wapato | 82 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 28.0 | $8K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Linden Post Acute | Toppenish | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 41.3 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Willow Springs Care and Rehabilitation | Yakima | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 50.7 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Sunnyside Healthcare Center | Sunnyside | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 47.5 | $93K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Crescent Health Care | Yakima | 85 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 55.3 | $246K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Garden Village | Yakima | 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 64 | 63.4 | $75K | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Yakima County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Yakima Valley School been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Yakima Valley School been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Yakima Valley School compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 16.6 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Yakima Valley School?
Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Yakima Valley School last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.