YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL
609 SPEYERS ROAD, Selah, WA 98942
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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Care Quality Indicators
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How YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL Compares
YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL is a 112-bed government-owned nursing facility in Selah, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Washington average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (34.7%) is above the Washington average of 15.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 42% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 34.7% — worse than the Washington average of 15.1% (130% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Washington average of 2.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Washington average of 4.3% (35% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 193 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL with other nursing homes in Selah.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL addressing its health inspections 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 YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 34.7% here versus 15.1% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.6% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 42% occupancy across 112 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
The Senior Community Around Selah
Selah 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 Selah.
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