Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score but a 4-star staffing score; reported staffing is 4.86 hours per resident day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it carries the lowest overall rating and recent inspection citations included infection control, ostomy care, and accident hazard/supervision issues.
Last inspection: February 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8596.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.86
Licensed practical nurses
0.54
Nurse aides
3.46
Weekend nursing
4.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 69%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
37%32.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
12.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3%6.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.7%26.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.1%6.1%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.6%8.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.4%9.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%74.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.5%34.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The home failed to provide appropriate care and services for a resident who needed ostomy care. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 691 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - City/county
Occupancy
45.7 residents on an average day (51% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.