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Emerald Care
209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951
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Emerald Care Description
Emerald Care is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the small town of Wapato, Washington. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, highlighting both positive and negative experiences. Some reviewers praise the care and medical attention provided, mentioning that the facility is accommodating to specific needs such as those of individuals with autism and OCD, and noting the friendly and welcoming staff. The facility is described as a good stepping stone for rehabilitation and a place that feels like home, with long-term employees expressing love for their work and the residents.
However, several concerns are raised about the quality of life and care standards. Issues include delayed assistance with basic hygiene such as bathing, inadequate COVID-19 precautions with shared bathrooms for infected and non-infected residents, and the need for facility remodeling. Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the limited shower schedule for residents and suggest that the facility takes residents' money without offering a corresponding quality of living environment.
Despite these criticisms, many staff members express pride in their work, mentioning a family-like atmosphere, great teamwork, and a variety of activities and quality food for residents. Some residents and their families appreciate the care received, mentioning specific staff members by first name who have made their stay more comfortable.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in facility maintenance and some care practices, the sense of community and dedication among some staff members shines through. Potential residents and their families are encouraged to visit and assess if the facility meets their needs and expectations.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 1, 1982
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 82
Total current residents: 75
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Family
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 4
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $78437
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-11 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-15 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-14 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-14 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-07-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-17 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-07-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-01 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-07-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-25 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-04-19 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-05-02 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-03-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-04-23 | $6,500 |
| 2018-08-28 | $10,000 |
| 2021-06-14 | $77,451 |
| 2022-02-07 | $987 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-14 | 9 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Wapato which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 5,068 (very small town).
- The average income is $40,686, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 56.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 71 days of rain, 21 days of snow and 271 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.4 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.29 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 164.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
International Market
0.0 miles awaySafeway
7.1 miles awayBlue Sky Market
7.3 miles awayJuanito's Foods
7.4 miles awayZillah Food Center
8.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Yakima Valley College
10.6 miles awayBanks
Central Valley Bank
0.1 miles awayKeyBank
8.6 miles awayGesa Credit Union
9.3 miles awayLower Valley Credit Union
9.8 miles awayU.S. Bank
10.3 miles awayHospitals
Toppenish Community Hospital
7.4 miles awayYakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center
11.1 miles awayVirginia Mason Memorial
11.4 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
8.4 miles awayTieton Village Drug
11.7 miles awayWalgreens
12.3 miles awayDentists
Terrace Heights Dental Center
10.9 miles awayAffordable Dentures and Implants
11.4 miles awayApple Valley Dental & Braces
11.6 miles awayParks
Wapato
0.2 miles awayYakima County
0.6 miles awayLions Park
0.7 miles awayI-82 Ponds Wildlife Area
1.7 miles awayReservation Memorial Park
5.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Valley Mall
8.3 miles awayCulture
The Seasons Performance Hall
11.4 miles awayRestaurants
Wolf Den Restaurant
0.3 miles awayHoptown
2.3 miles awayLotus Chinese Restaurant
7.0 miles awayTaqueria Adan
7.0 miles awayPeppermint Stick
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