Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Owned by Paul Emmans, Hillcrest Assisted Living is a 50-bed community at 3801 Summitview Avenue in Yakima, Washington. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families have flexible coverage options for short-term rehabilitation or longer-term care stays. The facility’s occupancy rate is 83%.
Residents stay an average of 145 days, which includes rehabilitation admissions and ongoing care needs. The surrounding area has a score of 61 out of 100 for walkability, so some errands can be handled on foot. However, most trips require a short drive.
Providing ongoing support throughout the day, the facility averages roughly 4 hours and 32 minutes of nursing care per resident. Registered nurses are on staff. Licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and 24-hour coverage are also part of the care model. Rehabilitation services are available, along with short-term rehab programs. Families needing temporary support can avail respite care services. Residents receive medication management, laundry services, and assistance with transportation arrangements.
Meals are prepared and served by staff familiar with residents’ preferences. Through monthly participation, residents help decide on menu selections. Housekeeping services are provided. The community also has a beauty and barber shop for grooming and personal care needs.
Over the past three years, inspections have found the facility free of deficiencies in most reviews. Some notes involving fire safety systems were identified, and management has addressed them. Families touring the home should ask how ongoing safety measures and maintenance systems are handled.
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 31 | This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (8 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.7 | 10.3 | This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.7 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 74% better |
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Washington average 48.9
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations.
Washington average: 0.3
Washington average: 1.7
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,650 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 15,372 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,707 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,781 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,687 | 81 | 88% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,569 | 67 | 73% | 8.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 847 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 776 | 92 | 100% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 618 | 77 | 84% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 1 | 2 | 483 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 461 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 202 | 51 | 55% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 135 | 19 | 21% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 79 | 34 | 37% | 2.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 31 | 34% | 2.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 15 | 16% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Hillcrest Assisted Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yakima's city center to Hillcrest Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Hillcrest Assisted Living is located in Yakima, Washington.
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Hillcrest Assisted Living has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to WA state health department records, Hillcrest Assisted Living's license number is 2604.
Hillcrest Assisted Living's occupancy is 83%.
Hillcrest Assisted Living is registered as a non-profit in WA.
Hillcrest Assisted Living has 50 beds.
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Hillcrest Assisted Living is located at 3801 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98902.
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