Yakima Valley School
Selah, Washington
609 Speyers Road, Selah, WA, 98942
Yakima Valley School Quality & Safety Report
Good
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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
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
- 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.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
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.
More facilities in Washington
No facilities listed within the immediate area. Here are highly rated options elsewhere in Washington.
- Puget Sound Care Olympia · 4.1★
4001 Capitol Mall Dr Southwest, Olympia, WA, 98502
- Bethany At Pacific Everett · 3.1★
916 Pacific Avenue 3rd-5th Floors, Everett, WA, 98201
- North Valley Hospital Tonasket · 1.0★
22 W 1st Street, Tonasket, WA, 98855
- Landmark Care And Rehabilitation Yakima
710 North 39th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98902
- Spokane Valley Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascad Spokane Valley
East 17121 Eighth Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA, 99016
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
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
What to do next
Data is a starting point, not a final answer. We encourage families to visit facilities in person, observe daily routines, and speak with staff and residents. See our guide: Questions to Ask When Visiting →
Listing data sourced from CMS provider records and public Google business data. ACD-HUB independently aggregates and never accepts paid placement.