Yakima Valley School
609 Speyers Road · Selah, WA · 98942 · 5096981300
112 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 15.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 14.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
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 July 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
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 May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
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 May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 50A261 · certified since April 21, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.