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Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

127 Second Avenue Southwest, Soap Lake, WA 9885142 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its warm, compassionate staff and active social calendar, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing resident comfort and engagement. While current reviews are uniformly positive, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the daily routine firsthand and ensure the environment aligns with your loved one's specific needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
McKay Healthcare & Rehab Center is consistently praised for its compassionate staff and active engagement programs. Families highlight the facility's cleanliness and the dedicated care provided to residents, particularly those in hospice or end-of-life care.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Frequent and engaging activities
  • Clean and pleasant-smelling environment

Rating Trends

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2345.02024(6)5.02025(3)4.02026(5)

Distribution · 14 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With a capacity of 42 residents, how does the team balance providing personalized attention while managing the current staffing levels?
  • 2I noticed the facility has had six state violations in the past year; could you walk me through the steps you’ve taken to address those specific concerns and improve oversight?
  • 3The reviews frequently highlight how engaging your activities are; what does a typical week of social programming look like for residents here?
  • 4Given your 4-star health inspection rating, what are the primary areas you are currently focusing on to maintain and improve that standard of care?
  • 5How does your nursing team coordinate with local hospitals or specialists if a resident experiences a sudden change in their medical condition?
  • 6The atmosphere is often described as very clean and pleasant; what is your daily routine for maintaining such a high standard of environmental hygiene?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Mom was only there a short time, and so many smiling faces. Greeted by loving hello! My mom was on hospice and her bed was always clean, mom looked wonderful and zero stress.

Hospice family member · 2026★★★★★

Amazing staff that cared for, loved on, supported, and looked after my mother. So grateful to all of them. Niki Frazier and Carrie Alexander are the activities director and asst director, and bring life and fun to the facility.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The staff here is great! They work so hard to make the residents comfortable. They plan activities every day so that they have things to do and aren't bord.

Visitor/Observer · 2024★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.76hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.23hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
68%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
77%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility44.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.1%
US
19.4%
WA
23.0%
Grant
23.1%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.2%
Better than Avg
Here
11.2%
US
19.5%
WA
12.2%
Grant
21.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.5%
US
15.5%
WA
15.2%
Grant
19.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.7%
Better than Avg
Here
9.7%
US
12.1%
WA
17.2%
Grant
10.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
93.4%
WA
95.9%
Grant
92.1%
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Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
5.3%
WA
5.6%
Grant
5.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.0%
US
81.8%
WA
87.8%
Grant
78.7%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility70.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
70.0%
US
79.8%
WA
82.0%
Grant
76.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
1.6%
WA
1.3%
Grant
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (17.1)
8 complaint-triggered
$113,505 in fines

McKay Healthcare has a significant pattern of recurring safety and maintenance issues, with families filing complaints that led to findings of safety hazards and inadequate nursing supervision. The facility repeatedly struggles with emergency preparedness, fire safety systems, and medication management across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of safety violations—particularly accident prevention issues that prompted three separate complaint investigations—raises concerns about the facility's ability to maintain consistent safety standards for residents.

Mar 18, 2026Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 21, 2025Routine
26
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0007Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

0009Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0029Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jan 7, 2025Complaint
2
0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 22, 2024Complaint
2
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Jun 26, 2024Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Apr 25, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 9, 2024

$113,505

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Gaertner, EricaW-2 Managing EmployeePalmer, TheresaW-2 Managing EmployeeCarlson, BarbaraOfficer / DirectorDillenburg, JeanOfficer / DirectorRang, CindiOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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