The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BUENA VISTA HEALTHCARE
COLVILLE, WA · Medicare-certified · 40 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Buena Vista Healthcare in Colville, WA has a 4-star overall rating, with 4-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included pressure ulcer care, accident hazards/supervision, and enough food and fluids.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2597 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 14, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2597.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84
- Nurse aides
- 2.76
- Weekend nursing
- 3.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%8.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.2%10.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
14.8%12%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24%20.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%3.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.3%11.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
20%15.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—40.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,104 in total fines.
- $13,104
Federal fine
Apr 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · 43 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 34.8 residents on an average day (87% of 40 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.