The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL
EPHRATA, WA · Medicare-certified · 12 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, WA has a 3-star overall rating. Its staffing rating is low at 1 star, but reported nurse staffing is 5.22 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1; it had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included drug storage, quality assurance, and infection control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.2197 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.2197.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.94
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90
- Nurse aides
- 3.38
- Weekend nursing
- 5.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
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
—18.4%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—4.7%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—4.7%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—2.5%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—27.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—45%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—42.1%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—13.5%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—93%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
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 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to give residents clear notice about what Medicare or Medicaid would cover and what costs they might have to pay themselves. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 582 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 11.9 residents on an average day (99% of 12 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 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.