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YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedSELAH, WALic. 50A261
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JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
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About

Yakima Valley School is a 64-bed, certified nursing facility located in Selah, Washington, providing 24/7 care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The facility offers individualized services designed to maximize residents' independence, including medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and psychiatric services. Residents live in cottages with specially designed amenities and have access to various therapeutic and recreational programs. Yakima Valley School also provides respite care and crisis stabilization for individuals facing emergencies or behavioral challenges.

Amenities
Diet & NutritionDietary Services
Housekeeping & MaintenanceLaundry Services
Care Staffing & MedicalMedication Management
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
3/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (Provider Info)
15.72 total HPRDRN 1.87Mar 2026 – Jun 2026
Survey history
16 inspections51 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 50A261

Overall: 3/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 3/5

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Recent inspections
Fire safetyMay 2026 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
  • K-161SS FUse approved construction type or materials.
  • K-353SS FInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Health surveyApr 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Fire safetyApr 2026 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL1 deficiencies
  • K-345SS FHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-644SS DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Health surveyAug 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-689SS GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS8 deficiencies
  • F-550SS DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-604SS EEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
  • F-628SS DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
  • F-645SS DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
  • F-655SS DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
  • F-684SS DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-725SS EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
  • F-887SS DEducate 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.
Fire safetyJun 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
  • K-291SS FInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • K-372SS DEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • K-511SS DHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
  • K-781SS DHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
  • K-920SS DEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-689SS GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyMar 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-602SS EProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Health surveyNov 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-609SS DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Health surveySep 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-600SS GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  • F-607SS DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
  • F-609SS KTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Health surveyJul 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-583SS DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Ownership

Operated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 1994.

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609 SPEYERS ROAD
SELAH, WA 98942

5096981300dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/yakima-valley-school
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