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Crescent Health Care

505 NORTH 40TH AVENUE, YAKIMA, WA, 98908
(509) 248-4446
85 licensed beds

CMS rates Crescent Health Care 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 84 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $182,515 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
85
CMS facility ID
505085
Care type
Nursing home
County
Yakima
Facility name
Crescent Health Care
Street address
505 NORTH 40TH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Yakima, WA 98908
Phone
(509) 248-4446

Crescent Health Care is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Yakima, Washington. It is licensed for 85 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 43 senior care facilities in Yakima and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Crescent Health Care 84 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $182,515 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Harrington, Molly
Direct owner · Managing employee — 100% stake — since 2006

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$182,515 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-05
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$364 per day (≈ $11,070/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
72% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
63% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
24% below the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
85
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-03
2025-12-05Health inspection10 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0585
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0610
E · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-01-15
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (73 citations)
2024-12-09Health inspection17 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0585
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0688
G · Actual harm
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.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0699
E · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-09-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-10-25
2023-12-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-09
2023-10-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0569
D · No harm found
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0578
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-12-08
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-12-08
2023-10-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggeredInfection control2 citations
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0882
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-11-10
2025-12-05Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0020
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2026-01-06
E-0025
F · No harm found
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2026-01-06
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-06
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-06
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-06
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-06
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-06
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-06
2024-12-09Fire-safety inspection15 citations
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2025-01-06
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-06
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0222
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-21
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-14
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-01-06
2023-10-31Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-11-29
E-0009
D · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2023-11-29
E-0030
D · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-11-29
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-05
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-05
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-11-29
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-05

Federal penalties

2026-03-11Fine$12,438
2025-12-05Fine$53,606
2024-12-09Fine$116,471
2024-12-09Medicare payment denial — 12 days
Total fines$182,515
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 505085.
How it compares in Washington.
Inspection citations, 3 years
84
More than 55% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 78
Federal fines, 3 years
$182,515
More than 92% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $13,065
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.6
Higher than 8% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.1
Nursing staff turnover, annual
45%
Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 4 and worse on 13. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased20.9%13.8%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight4.7%5.6%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder5.5%0.8%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection2.5%1.7%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms3.2%17.9%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.6%0.1%0.1%Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.6%2.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.7%96.2%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened34.7%15.6%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication9.5%12.5%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine93.8%94.3%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers10.2%4.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence26.0%21.6%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication22.9%15.0%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.831.261.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days2.041.541.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.3%88.7%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication7.1%1.3%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine84.5%84.4%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission22.3%19.7%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit15.4%13.0%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • E-0039 3 inspections. Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
  • F-0550 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-0921 3 inspections. Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  • K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Washington

  • Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
  • File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Astria Toppenish Hospital, about 20 miles.
  • Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, about 26 miles.
  • Astria Sunnyside Hospital, about 33 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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