Parkside Care
308 WEST EMMA, Union Gap, WA 98903
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Parkside Care Compares
Parkside Care is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Union Gap, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.1% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (77% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (33% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Parkside Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Parkside Care with other nursing homes in Union Gap.
How is Parkside Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Parkside Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.1% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Parkside Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Parkside Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 88 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Parkside Care?
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 Parkside Care?
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 Union Gap
Union Gap sits in Yakima County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 34,568 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 32.9 years
- Median household income
- $54,917
- Median home value
- $191,400
Demographics for Yakima County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Union Gap.
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