Emerald Care
Nursing Home · Wapato, WA
CMS certification number505265
Contact & location
209 North Ahtanum AvenueWapato, WA 98951
Yakima County
- Phone
- (509) 877-3175
- ZIP code
- 98951 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 82
- Residents per day
- 74.0 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1982
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.98 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.80 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.50 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.19 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.3 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 55.6 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 30, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-01-30 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-02-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-02-04 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-02-04 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. F0839 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-02-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-09-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-15 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Fine | $8,278 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emmans, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoon, Kelly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoon, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pascua, Reynaldo (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bonus, Michelle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emmans, Paul (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoon, Kelly (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Emerald Care?
Emerald Care has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.
How many beds does Emerald Care have?
It has 82 certified beds and cares for about 74 residents per day.
Has Emerald Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Emerald Care?
(509) 877-3175. The facility is located at 209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.