The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
MCKAY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR
SOAP LAKE, WA · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
MCKAY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR in Soap Lake, WA has an overall 4-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections and quality measures and 3 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, food accommodations, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2852 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2852.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.90
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.67
- Weekend nursing
- 3.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 73%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.2%12.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%3.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.7%4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.5%10%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.7%11.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
44.8%37.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.7%3.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.8%78.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $113,505 in total fines.
- $113,505
Federal fine
Feb 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 38.2 residents on an average day (91% of 42 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.