Quick answers
- Where is Yakima Valley School?
- 609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA 98942, in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the phone number of Yakima Valley School?
- (509) 698-1300, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Yakima Valley School?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Yakima Valley School been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Yakima Valley School.
- What did inspectors find at Yakima Valley School?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 22, 2024 to May 1, 2026), Medicare lists 34 health citations; the most serious was level K. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). 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 (January 22, 2024 to May 1, 2026), Yakima Valley School had 34 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 15.44 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: May 1, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 7, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 1, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0566 Level D
“1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Previous cycle: June 6, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 26, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 19, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 6, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 20, 2025 (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
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 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0602 Level E
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Earlier cycle: April 26, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 22, 2024 (infection control inspection); April 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 26, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 3, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0609 Level K
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0678 Level E
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0568 Level D
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
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 (23)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0018 Level F
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0020 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
E0036 Level F
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
E0030 Level D
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0362 Level D
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0522 Level D
“Have an externally vented heating system.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
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 | 1.97 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 12.80 | 2.68 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 15.44 | 4.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 13.63 | 3.82 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.06 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 26.6% | 43.9% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 31.8% | 43.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 2.0 | 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 | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 49 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – state |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-04-21 |
| Resident and family councils | None |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA 98942 |
| County | Yakima County |
| State | Washington |
| Phone | (509) 698‑1300 |
| CMS Certification Number | 50A261 |
| Name in Medicare records | YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL |
| 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).
- Good Samaritan Health Care Center3.5 mi · Yakima, WA · 5 of 5 stars
- Englewood Health & Rehabilitation3.6 mi · Yakima, WA · 1 of 5 stars
- Crescent Health Care3.8 mi · Yakima, WA · 1 of 5 stars
- Summitview Rehab and Health Center4.2 mi · Yakima, WA · 5 of 5 stars
- Garden Village4.5 mi · Yakima, WA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Yakima Valley Memorial4.6 mi · Yakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Astria Toppenish Hospital23 mi · Toppenish, WA · Acute Care Hospital
- Kittitas Valley Community Hospital23 mi · Ellensburg, 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