COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL (EPHRATA, WA) has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. It has a 4-star health inspection rating and 4-star quality measures rating, but a 1-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 4.72 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7224.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.61
Nurse aides
3.01
Weekend nursing
4.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
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
—16.7%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—2.3%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—4.8%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—5.3%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—29.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—37.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—45.2%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—10.5%—
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 pneumonia vaccine
—93.2%—
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 protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
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 - Hospital district
Occupancy
11.5 residents on an average day (96% of 12 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 50 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.