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HomeWashingtonEmerald Care

Emerald Care

209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato, WA 989515098773175WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(19 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
82
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,735

How Emerald Care Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
WA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
WA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
WA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.98 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
46.3%
WA average
45.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.98 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.
Reported RN time is 0.80 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.94.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 4, 2025
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Yakima County 65+
35,878
14.0% of county
County Population
256,143
Yakima County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Emerald Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wapato, Washington with 82 certified beds. It has been operating since 1982. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
82
Avg Residents/Day
74
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1982
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Yakima
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
97.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0646Potential for Harm

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0839Potential for Harm

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,735
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 24, 2026
$12,735

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.98 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.3%
RN Turnover
55.6%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HOON, KELLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 18, 2019
HOON, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 21, 2025
PASCUA, REYNALDOCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 10, 2003
BONUS, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2024
EMMANS, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2014
HOON, KELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2018
BONUS, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2024
EMMANS, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 3, 2013

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Emerald Care and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Emerald Care
Wapato, WACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
Linden Post Acute
Toppenish, WA7.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkside Care
Union Gap, WA7.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $205,277
Garden Village
Yakima, WA11.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $74,671
Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr
Yakima, WA12.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Summitview Rehab and Health Center
Yakima, WA12.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $194,266
Crescent Health Care
Yakima, WA12.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $245,834
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Emerald Care
Wapato, WA · Current facility
—4/53/53/5$12,735
Linden Post Acute
Toppenish, WA
7.4 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Parkside Care
Union Gap, WA
7.6 mi1/51/52/5$205,277
Garden Village
Yakima, WA
11.1 mi2/52/53/5$74,671
Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr
Yakima, WA
12.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Summitview Rehab and Health Center
Yakima, WA
12.2 mi5/54/55/5$194,266
Crescent Health Care
Yakima, WA
12.5 mi2/52/53/5$245,834

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Emerald Care?▾
Emerald Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Emerald Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Emerald Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Emerald Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Emerald Care had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 30, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,735.
What are the staffing levels at Emerald Care?▾
Emerald Care provides 3.98 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.3%.
How many beds does Emerald Care have?▾
Emerald Care has 82 certified beds with an average of 74 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Emerald Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Emerald Care?▾
On Google Maps, Emerald Care has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.