Mountain View Post Acute
1050 E Mountain View · Ellensburg, WA · 98926 · 5099254171
74 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $63,853 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$63,853 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $247,105 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
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 March 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026
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 March 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 3, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $47,918 |
| May 15, 2024 | Fine | $37,557 |
| December 21, 2023 | Fine | $114,865 |
| September 22, 2023 | Fine | $30,830 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505263 · certified since December 21, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.