Nursing Care Index

Emerald Care

Wapato, Yakima County, Washington · CCN 505265 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Emerald Care 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 82 certified beds, 74 residents a day on average. 23 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $8,278.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.97762 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.80119 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.18659 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover46.3% (registered nurses 55.6%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-03-24
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30
complaint survey
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0646
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-27
2026-01-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-07
2025-02-04 Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0839
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-07
2025-02-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-07
2024-09-11
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-15
2024-03-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-09
2024-03-05 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-09

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2026-03-24Fine$8,278

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Bonus, Michelle
Individual
adp of the snf2024-11-01
Emmans, Paul
Individual
adp of the snf2013-09-03
Hoon, Kelly
Individual
corporate director2019-05-18
Hoon, Michael
Individual
corporate director2025-05-21
Pascua, Reynaldo
Individual
corporate director2003-12-10
Bonus, Michelle
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-11-01
Emmans, Paul
Individual
operational/managerial control2014-02-04
Hoon, Kelly
Individual
operational/managerial control2018-05-18

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Yakima County.