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Emerald Care, Wapato, WA: 4 star rating, fined $8,278 across 1 fine

Emerald Care in Wapato, WA is run by Emerald Care, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $8,278 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 23 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 24, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
82
Residents per day
75 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Emerald Care
Fines
$8,278 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
23, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
March 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505265
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
March 24, 2026Fine$8,278Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
March 24, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2026data.cms.gov
February 4, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2025data.cms.gov
February 4, 2025F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2025data.cms.gov
February 4, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2025data.cms.gov
February 4, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2025data.cms.gov
February 4, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2025data.cms.gov
September 11, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2024data.cms.gov
March 5, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 9, 2024data.cms.gov
March 5, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 9, 2024data.cms.gov
March 5, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 9, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 8 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

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