Good Samaritan Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
702 North 16th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902
Good Samaritan Health Care Center offers skilled and long term care services while focusing on the unique qualities of each individual in a compassionate and caring environment. Our experienced team of nursing, dietary, social services, therapy, therapeutic recreation and certified nursing assistants provide physician-directed care, based on the needs of each individual.
Operated by Regency Pacific Management, which runs 24 communities in our directory.
With 105 beds, Good Samaritan Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Yakima average about 23 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 83% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Yakima average about 3.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 23%.
The community is located in Yakima County, WA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Good Samaritan Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 105
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 83%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
- Annual staff turnover 23%
- Last health inspection November 2025
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