Yakima Valley School

Yakima Valley School

Selah, Washington

Address

609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA, 98942

Phone

+1 509-698-1300

7.0 /10

Yakima Valley School Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

10 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
10 above national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
16.85 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
2.28 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.81 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
12.97 hrs
Physical therapy
0.10 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Yakima Valley School 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
112 certified beds · ~51 avg residents/day (45% occupancy)
Ownership
Government - State
Payment accepted
Medicaid (Medicaid)

About

Yakima Valley School is a state-owned skilled nursing facility in Selah, Washington, with a capacity of 112 beds. It holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star staffing rating and 3-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. The facility provides long-term residential and nursing care under state government operation.

Location

609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA, 98942, Selah, WA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Yakima Valley School?
Yakima Valley School has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Yakima Valley School score on health inspections?
Yakima Valley School received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Yakima Valley School?
Yakima Valley School has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Yakima Valley School have?
Yakima Valley School has 112 certified beds.
Does Yakima Valley School accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Yakima Valley School accepts Medicaid.
Where is Yakima Valley School located?
Yakima Valley School is located at 609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA, 98942, Selah, Washington.
How can I contact Yakima Valley School?
You can reach Yakima Valley School by phone at +1 509-698-1300.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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