Quick answers
- Where is Linden Post Acute?
- 802 West Third Avenue, Toppenish, WA 98948, in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the phone number of Linden Post Acute?
- (509) 865-3955, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Linden Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Linden Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Linden Post Acute.
- What did inspectors find at Linden Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 25, 2023 to November 21, 2025), Medicare lists 30 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 25, 2023 to November 21, 2025), Linden Post Acute had 30 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.57 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: November 21, 2025 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 21, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0585 Level D
“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.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: October 30, 2024 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 30, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 30, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 14 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0660 Level D
“Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0814 Level D
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0847 Level D
“Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.”
Earlier cycle: September 25, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 25, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0825 Level D
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (29)
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
E0030 Level F
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
E0032 Level F
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
E0036 Level F
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0100 Level F
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0223 Level F
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
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.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0255 Level D
“Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0522 Level D
“Have an externally vented heating system.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
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 | 0.63 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.57 | 4.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.31 | 3.82 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.47 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 29.0% | 43.9% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 60.0% | 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.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 277 nursing homes: Pacs Group.
Legal business name: Linden SNF Healthcare LLC.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 75 |
| Average residents per day | 72.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pacs Group |
| Legal business name | Linden SNF Healthcare LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1968-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 802 West Third Avenue, Toppenish, WA 98948 |
| County | Yakima County |
| State | Washington |
| Phone | (509) 865‑3955 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505096 |
| Name in Medicare records | LINDEN POST ACUTE |
| 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).
- Emerald Care7.4 mi · Wapato, WA · 4 of 5 stars
- Parkside Care15 mi · Union Gap, WA · 1 of 5 stars
- Sunnyside Healthcare Center15 mi · Sunnyside, WA · 3 of 5 stars
- Garden Village18 mi · Yakima, WA · 2 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Health Care Center19 mi · Yakima, WA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Astria Toppenish Hospital0.2 mi · Toppenish, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Astria Sunnyside Hospital15 mi · Sunnyside, WA · Critical Access Hospital
- Yakima Valley Memorial19 mi · Yakima, WA · Acute Care 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