Quick answers
- Where is Emerald Care?
- 209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951, in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the phone number of Emerald Care?
- (509) 877-3175, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Emerald Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Emerald Care been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,278.
- What did inspectors find at Emerald Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 3, 2023 to March 24, 2026), Medicare lists 23 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 3, 2023 to March 24, 2026), Emerald Care had 23 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,278 in total (1 fine, the latest on March 24, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day; the Washington average is 4.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 30, 2026 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 30, 2026 (complaint investigation); January 30, 2026 (standard health inspection); March 24, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 13 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0646 Level E
“Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: February 4, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0839 Level D
“Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: March 5, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 3, 2023 (infection control inspection); November 8, 2023 (infection control inspection); March 5, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 28, 2024 (infection control inspection); September 11, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (20)
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0030 Level D
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,278 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | Fine | $8,278 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.76 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.33 | 2.68 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.75 | 4.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.89 | 3.82 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.46 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 35.8% | 43.9% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 35.7% | 43.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 74.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1982-06-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951 |
| County | Yakima County |
| State | Washington |
| Phone | (509) 877‑3175 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505265 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Linden Post Acute7.4 mi · Toppenish, WA · 4 of 5 stars
- Parkside Care7.6 mi · Union Gap, WA · 1 of 5 stars
- Garden Village11 mi · Yakima, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Health Care Center12 mi · Yakima, WA · 5 of 5 stars
- Summitview Rehab and Health Center12 mi · Yakima, WA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Astria Toppenish Hospital7.5 mi · Toppenish, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Yakima Valley Memorial11 mi · Yakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Astria Sunnyside Hospital22 mi · Sunnyside, WA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13