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Yakima Valley School

609 SPEYERS ROAD, SELAH, WA, 98942

(509) 698-1300

www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/yakima-valley-school

112 licensed beds

CMS rates Yakima Valley School 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 57 citations across 18 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections5/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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609 Speyers Road

Selah, WA 98942

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Bed capacity

112

CMS facility ID

50A261

Care type

Nursing home

County

Yakima

Facility name

Yakima Valley School

Street address

609 SPEYERS ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Selah, WA 98942

Phone

(509) 698-1300

Website

www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/yakima-valley-school

About this facility — Yakima Valley School

Yakima Valley School is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Selah, Washington. It is licensed for 112 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Selah 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 Yakima Valley School 57 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Government - State

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1994-04-21

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-05-01

Nurse staffing

15.4 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

112

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

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.

2026-05-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations

F-0566

D · No harm found

1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.

Corrected 2026-06-03

F-0578

D · 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 2026-06-03

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 2026-06-03

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-06-03

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-06-03

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2026-06-03

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-06-03

2026-04-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-06-03

14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (49 citations)

2025-11-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0644

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-11-17

2025-08-20Health 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 2025-09-19

2025-06-06Health inspection8 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 2025-07-09

F-0604

E · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-07-09

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 2025-07-09

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F-0887

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-07-09

2025-05-28Health 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 2025-06-27

2025-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0602

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-04-04

2024-11-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2024-12-20

2024-09-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-09-03

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0609

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-09-18

2024-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0583

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-07-15

2024-04-26Health inspection7 citations

F-0557

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-05-28

F-0568

D · No harm found

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-05-24

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 2024-05-17

F-0761

E · 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 2024-05-17

F-0812

E · 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 2024-05-17

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-24

2024-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0678

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F-0805

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-05-24

2026-05-01Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2026-05-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-05-25

2026-04-07Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

K-0345

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-04-10

2025-06-06Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-07-07

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-06-27

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-27

K-0781

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-06-27

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-27

2024-04-26Fire-safety inspection15 citations

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2024-05-17

E-0030

D · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0355

F · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0362

D · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-28

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-28

K-0522

D · No harm found

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-04-29

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-07-08

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-05-24

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 50A261.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 25% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

15.4

Higher than 99% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

27%

Higher than 6% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 18 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 10 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	9.4%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	3.3%	5.6%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	Near state average
With a urinary tract infection	5.4%	1.7%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	1.9%	17.9%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	2.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	91.8%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	13.9%	15.6%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	23.5%	12.5%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.8%	94.3%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.3%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	11.9%	21.6%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	33.7%	15.0%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.55	1.26	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.61	1.54	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.1%	88.7%	82.3%	Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	84.4%	80.1%	Better 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 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-0607 2 inspections. Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
K-0345 2 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
F-0645 2 inspections. PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Verify & compare

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 23 miles.
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, about 23 miles.
Astria Sunnyside Hospital, about 34 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr, Yakima, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Englewood Health & Rehabilitation, Yakima, about 3.6 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Crescent Health Care, Yakima, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Summitview Rehab and Health Center, Yakima, about 4.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Garden Village, Yakima, about 4.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.210 ratings on Google

★Hannah Frances · 2024-08-02 · via Google
“Despite sharing with Yakima Valley School the RCW relating to patient autonomy, they refused to let my daughter request only a female help her with bathing/toileting/dressing. She has PTSD relating to past trauma, and I shared that with them, and she requested only a female see her naked, but Yakima Valley School was going to force her to have a male care for her during times when her intimate are…”

★melissa Miller · 2023-05-27 · via Google
“Subjective and discriminatory. Work ethic safety and caring for residents is not put before who you know. Management is reckless.”

★Kevin Miranda · 2022-10-24 · via Google
“Bad customer service”

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