Selah, WA

Yakima Valley School

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 12 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA

(509) 698-1300

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

112

Certified beds

Average residents

51

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-04-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

2.15

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

12.97

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

15.93

All reported nurse hours · state 4.39 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.97

RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

13.43

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.79 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.13

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.63 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.10

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

2.28

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

16.85

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.29

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

19%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

32%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage Not Available
8.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.4
0.3 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.5
1 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.4 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
96.0%
1.3 pts better
93.4%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 95.7% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 93.3% · 4Q avg 97.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
93.8%
4.2 pts better
95.5%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
2.6%
2.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
16.3%
14.4 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.6%
5.8%
4.2 pts better
5.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.7%
12.1%
13.6 pts worse
19.6%
6.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 23.9% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 28.9% · 4Q avg 25.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 34.5%
15.9%
18.6 pts worse
16.7%
17.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.0% · Q2 31.1% · Q3 36.6% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 34.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 20.8%
20.0%
0.8 pts worse
16.3%
4.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.8% · Q2 21.4% · Q3 31.1% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 20.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 37.1%
15.8%
21.3 pts worse
14.9%
22.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.6% · Q2 44.8% · Q3 45.5% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 37.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
1.2%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.3%
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 15.2%
23.5%
8.3 pts better
19.8%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.9% · Q2 14.6% · Q3 20.4% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 15.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.7%
4.7%
4 pts better
5.1%
4.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.5%
87.7%
4.8 pts better
81.7%
10.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.8% · Q2 92.5% · Q3 94.9% · Q4 95.6% · 4Q avg 92.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.5%
82.0%
13.5 pts better
79.7%
15.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.5%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-06 · Fire 2025-06-06

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-26 · Fire 2024-04-26

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

15 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-09 · Fire 2023-06-09

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-06-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-06-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2024-05-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-06-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2023-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K221 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Corrected 2023-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-03

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-11-17

G · Actual harm 2025-08-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-07-09

G · Actual harm 2025-05-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-19

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-12-20

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-09-03

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-09-18

G · Actual harm 2024-09-03

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-03

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-01

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-06-28

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