Emerald Care
209 North Ahtanum Avenue · Wapato, WA · 98951 · 5098773175
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
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.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
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.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
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.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
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.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505265 · certified since June 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.