Nursing home report
THE DALLES, OR · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY (THE DALLES, OR) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2-star quality measures. It reports 4.13 nurse hours per resident per day, just above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $52,030 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty flag.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1313 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1313.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
A federal fine of $52,030 was recorded.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $52,030 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 2, 2026
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.
