Kyakameena Care Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 26 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility's nursing staff is highly regarded for their kindness and competence, especially during difficult transitions like hospice. However, you must have a plan for communication, as the facility has a documented pattern of not answering phones or returning calls. We recommend visiting in person to verify the current state of the building and staff responsiveness.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
26 reviews on Google“Kyakameena Care Center is frequently praised for its compassionate and professional nursing staff, particularly during rehab and hospice transitions. However, families should be prepared for significant communication challenges, as multiple reviewers report extreme difficulty reaching staff by phone or email. The facility is also noted to be an older building with some accessibility and maintenance limitations.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- High-quality care during rehab and hospice
- Respectful treatment of residents with complex needs
- Affordable option for those on limited incomes
Concerns
- Extremely poor communication and failure to return phone calls (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Aging facility with limited wheelchair maneuverability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staff being distracted or socializing instead of attending to residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 29 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that same level of attentive care is maintained during shift changes?
- 2With the facility being a cozy 60-resident community, how do you manage resident movement and ensure hallways are easily accessible for those using wheelchairs?
- 3Communication is so important for us as a family; what is your preferred method for giving us regular updates on our loved one's well-being?
- 4We want to make sure our loved one stays active; what kind of daily social activities or group outings do you have planned for the residents?
- 5Could you tell us more about how the dining experience is managed and how you ensure nutritious meals are served consistently?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff was very professional, caring, responsive, respectful and attentive. The facility was always clean and I was always greet warmly.”
“As my brother transitioned into hospice, I feel grateful for care and the positive attitude of the staff!”
“While my friend was a patient, he was treated with respect and kindness despite his sometimes unruly and unusual behavior.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a troubling pattern of recurring safety violations and families have filed multiple complaints leading to citations for accident hazards, medication errors, and neglect prevention policies. The primary problem areas include accident prevention and safety supervision, medication management, and infection control, with these issues appearing repeatedly across surveys from 2019 to 2025. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the persistent recurrence of similar problems suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent safety standards.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Nov 21, 2025Routine21
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Nov 21, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 20, 2024Routine11
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Nov 1, 2023Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 22, 2023Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 17, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 10, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 2, 2023
$4,235
Fine
Sep 25, 2023
$3,882
Fine
Sep 21, 2023
$7,443
Fine
Sep 18, 2023
$3,529
Fine
Sep 11, 2023
$3,176
Fine
Aug 21, 2023
$7,409
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Kyakameena Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pratap Poddatoori
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 4 of 6
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanhyd INC
Owner · Organization
Poddatoori, Pratap
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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