Willow Springs Care and Rehabilitation in Yakima, WA has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections, but staffing is weak at 2 stars and reported nurse staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark (4.02 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations involved accident hazards/supervision and food safety/temperature.
Last inspection: July 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0152.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.00
Licensed practical nurses
0.53
Nurse aides
2.48
Weekend nursing
3.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19%14.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.4%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
17.2%6.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%3.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
3.4%10%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.8%1.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.7%10.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.2%38.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%94.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 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 · $21,442 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 22, 2023
$21,442
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of HYATT FAMILY FACILITIES · 5 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
59.8 residents on an average day (80% of 75 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 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.