Emerald Care
Wapato, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505265) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (509) 877-3175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Emerald Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Emerald Care has 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Emerald Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wapato, Yakima County, Washington, certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid residents since June 1982. The facility is licensed for 82 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 74 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emerald Care holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.97762 hours per resident per day, including 0.80119 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been listed for Emerald Care. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and CMS indicates ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating Emerald Care should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measure results directly on Medicare Care Compare to confirm current standing, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Emerald Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Emerald Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 46.3%. The staffing rating from CMS is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 for Emerald Care, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Emerald Care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Emerald Care is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily census of 74 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Emerald Care is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Emerald Care has been certified since June 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining these; Emerald Care scores 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 509-877-3175 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 509-877-3175 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Emerald Care's up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505265?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.