Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Mountain View Post Acute
ELLENSBURG, WA · 74 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 505263 · first certified December 1981
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed August 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from CARE CENTER ELLENSBURG, INC.
Position within WA
42 citations — more than 74% of the 193 certified nursing homes in WA. Compared within WA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 15 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 13.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in WA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 320 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
16 of the 42 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 42 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 42 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2023 | 13 |
| January 14, 2025 | 14 |
| February 23, 2026 | 15 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 3 | 2026-02-23 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-02-23 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 2 | 2026-02-23 |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | 2 | 2026-02-23 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 2 | 2025-01-14 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2026-02-23 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-02-23 |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | 2 | 2025-01-14 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 16
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 9
- Services Deficiencies 4
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 16 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 9 |
| Services Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 23, 2026 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 10, 2026) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 15, 2026) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 4, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
January 14, 2025 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2025) |
December 21, 2023 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 12, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.