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 September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
MCKAY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR in Soap Lake, WA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality ratings, staffing at 3 out of 5 stars, and reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.29 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, food accommodation, and range-of-motion care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2852 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 4, 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 home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
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
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- 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.