NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL
22 W 1ST STREET, Tonasket, WA 98855
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL Compares
NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL is a 42-bed government-owned nursing facility in Tonasket, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.5%) is above the Washington average of 2.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 42 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.8% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (89% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.5% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7% (221% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Washington average of 4.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Tonasket.
How is NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.8% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.5% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 42 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tonasket
Tonasket sits in Okanogan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 9,200 (21.9%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $48,528
- Median home value
- $205,300
Demographics for Okanogan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tonasket.
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