Mountain View Post Acute
Ellensburg, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505263) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $241,528
Phone: (509) 925-4171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mountain View Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Mountain View Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.2%.
Mountain View Post Acute has 5 federal fines on record totaling $241,528.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Mountain View Post Acute is a 74-certified-bed nursing home in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington, with an average daily census of 66.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on December 21, 1981, and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mountain View Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection — 1 star, Quality Measures — 5 stars, and Staffing — 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $241,528.00 assessed against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
Mountain View Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, with 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is reported at 62.2%; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $241,528.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 74 certified beds with an average daily census of 66.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 21, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5099254171 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5099254171 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the facility's Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505263?state=WA for the latest published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.