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Ponderosa Retirement Center is an assisted living and independent living community in Yakima, Washington, providing 24-hour on-site staffing to support older adults who require consistent access to care, as well as those who live more independently. Licensed in Yakima County with 85 beds, the center maintains an occupancy rate of approximately 84%, which is above the Washington state average of 72.5%. This reflects steady demand and limited availability, so interested families are encouraged to inquire early for vacancy and possible waitlist options.
The community’s inspection history includes 10 visits, higher than the Washington average, with recurring themes on deficiencies about fire safety code compliance and billing practice violations. Past complaint investigations substantiated issues related to the reporting of resident injuries, medication administration, nurse delegation, and verbal abuse, with enforcement fines issued in 2023 regarding medication and delegation errors. However, the most recent inspection on July 9, 2025, resulted in zero deficiencies, suggesting that previously cited issues have been successfully addressed. This outcome confirms that the community currently meets all licensing requirements and has achieved its cleanest regulatory report yet.
A variety of amenities, including a dining room with a rotating monthly menu, social gathering rooms, a salon and spa, and well-maintained patio grounds, are offered, along with resident laundry facilities, parking, and transportation services. The lifestyle is pet-friendly and has a diverse program schedule with musical entertainment, religious services, exercise classes, and organized shopping trips. Office hours are held Monday through Friday, while an appointment is suggested on weekends.
Ponderosa Retirement Center is a practical option for older adults in Yakima looking for a residential community that combines the flexibility of independent living with the security of assisted living support. With its large capacity and broad calendar of activities, the community is well-suited for residents who value daily variety while receiving professional care without the need to transfer.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 51 | 31 | This facility has 65% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (51 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 65% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 12.8 | 7.8 | This facility has 64% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (12.8 vs. WA avg 7.8).↑ 64% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets licensing requirements. Earlier inspections identified recurring issues primarily related to fire safety code compliance, including failed fire alarm system maintenance documentation and physical fire safety violations, as well as billing practices that did not meet Assisted Living Facility requirements. Complaint investigations substantiated failures in reporting resident injuries, medication administration errors, nurse delegation, and verbal abuse reporting, but enforcement actions such as fines were only noted in connection with medication and delegation deficiencies in 2023. Prior reports showed improvements after follow-up inspections corrected deficiencies related to service agreements, medication assistance, and stairway safety. The inspection history shows a pattern of addressing identified issues over time, with recent inspections indicating progress in compliance.
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yakima's city center to Ponderosa Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Ponderosa Retirement Center is located in YAKIMA, Washington.
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Ponderosa Retirement Center 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, Ponderosa Retirement Center's license number is 804.
According to WA state health department records, Ponderosa Retirement Center's license expires on February 28, 2026.
Ponderosa Retirement Center's occupancy is 84%.
Ponderosa Retirement Center has 85 beds.
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Ponderosa Retirement Center is located at 3300 ENGLEWOOD AVE.
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