Yakima Valley School is a 64-bed, certified nursing facility providing 24/7 care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Selah, Wash., Yakima Valley School is certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Yakima Valley School is known for its beautiful grounds and its clinical and therapeutic programs, which includes respite services. All services are individualized and designed to maximize residents’ independence.
Yakima Valley School is recognized for quality medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and psychiatric services, and other programs such as:
- Teaching skills for daily living
- Specialized therapeutic services
- Recreational services
- Medication management
- Employment assessments
- Telehealth, which allows increased access to medical and psychiatric expertise
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and dietary services
Residents live in cottages, which have bedrooms and living rooms with specially designed amenities. The Administration Building includes the administrative office, kitchen and laundry departments, an apartment for families who visit their loved one, and an indoor hub for resident activities.
Yakima Valley School encourages residents to engage in active lifestyles, offering many community activities such as picnics, concerts in the park, athletic events, shopping, swimming, and much more. Residents also participate in community festivals and promote their art at events each May. Over 200 professional staff provide residents with dignified support, encouraging choice and self-determination for residents in all aspects of their care.
Yakima Valley School is a leader in respite care for parents and guardians who care for a loved one in their home. Respite allows families to have time away while their family member receives support in a safe environment. People who receive respite services often request to come back.
Respite care
Families may request respite services through their DSHS case manager. Once a stay is approved, Yakima Valley School will contact the family to start the process. This includes consent paperwork, medical record gathering, and a conference call that gives the Yakima Valley School team an opportunity to learn about the individual and gives the family time to ask questions. Families are welcome to call Yakima Valley School directly and schedule a tour before the stay as well.
Crisis stabilization beds
A vital part of Yakima Valley School’s mission is to serve people in crisis who have lost their placement in the community, whose families are facing an emergency, and whose current home may no longer be able to support them. These residents live with behavioral challenges or intensive medical needs, and have access to all services on campus including additional psychiatric services.
Contact us:
(509) 698-1300
609 Speyers Rd.
Selah, WA 98942