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Community overview

Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, long-term care and respite care, with individualized care intended to help residents live as independently as possible. The community is in a quiet residential area near shops, restaurants, entertainment and parks.

Search description

Good Samaritan Health Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care and respite care in Yakima.

Can family members send a message to a resident?

Yes. Family members can email a personal message, and a staff member will deliver it to the resident.

Care & support

Long-term care is offered for people with chronic illnesses or conditions who are unable to care for themselves. The team creates a care plan for each resident with input from family and medical professionals.

Care & support

Long-term care addresses medical and nonmedical needs through therapeutic care, skilled nursing, social services and dietary services.

Care & support

Rehabilitation therapy includes physical therapy for movement, mobility and strength, and occupational therapy that may work on coordination and skills for daily activities.

Care & support

Speech and language therapy is available for residents whose illness affects communication.

Care & support

The rehabilitation team coordinates with skilled nursing staff and family on a recovery plan. When a resident is going home after therapy, the team works on a transition plan, including family training and recommendations for community resources. Outpatient therapy is also available for additional strengthening after returning home.

Care & support

Short-term respite stays are offered for home caregivers who need a break.

Rooms & living spaces

Residents have private or semi-private accommodations.

Everyday life

Families are encouraged to take part in events and daily activities. The resident and family center provides event updates and a way to send feedback to staff.

Dining & meals

Meals are prepared daily from fresh ingredients. Dining staff provide service to residents during meals.

Activities & connection

Recreational and social activities are offered every day. Activities are intended to be therapeutic and are conducted according to residents’ interests and abilities.

Activities & connection

Possible offerings include music programs, a resident volunteer program, pet therapy, special and holiday activities, and community outings.

Activities & connection

The activity calendar may also include cultural enrichment through audio and visual media and religious services.

Shared spaces & amenities

Shared spaces include a main living room, a private dining room for personal entertaining, a library and activity rooms.

Shared spaces & amenities

Other amenities include a therapy gym, an indoor heated therapy pool, a media room, complimentary wireless internet, a beauty salon and barber shop, and landscaped grounds with three courtyards.