Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr
702 North 16th Avenue · Yakima, WA · 98902 · 5092485320
105 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Regency Pacific Management
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 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 December 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505348 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.