Yakima Valley School
Selah, WA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 50A261) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (509) 698-1300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yakima Valley School has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Yakima Valley School reports 16.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.2%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Yakima Valley School has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Yakima Valley School is a state government-owned nursing facility in Selah, Washington, certified since April 1994 and participating in Medicaid. The facility is certified for 112 beds, though the average daily census is 47.3 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives Yakima Valley School an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average for Washington (state average 3.21). The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show 16.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for Yakima Valley School, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. There is no Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility. The data does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there has been no ownership change in the last 12 months. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; refer to the Care Compare listing for the most current inspection details and data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Yakima Valley School has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility participates in Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 16.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.13 RN hours, with a 32.2% nursing staff turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning there is a citation related to abuse on record; there is no Special Focus Facility designation listed.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Yakima Valley School is certified for 112 beds, with an average daily census of 47.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 21, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those ratings are 3, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5096981300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 5096981300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/50A261?state=WA.
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.