Columbia Basin Care Facility

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 3.1

Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 3.9

Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.5

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 4.13 (state 5.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.77 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.45 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.92 (state 3.40 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.59 (state 4.51 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 68.2 (state 47.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 50.0 (state 51.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: February 2, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 8.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 1
Citations on record (3 years): 35 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-02-02	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2026-02-02
2026-02-02	Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G Actual harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2026-02-02	Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2026-02-02	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2026-02-02	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2026-02-02	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2026-02-02	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2026-02-02	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-10
2024-08-30	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-08-30	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-19
2023-05-08	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G Actual harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-08	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $52,030 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-02	Fine	$52,030

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Wasco County Nursing Care, INC. (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Olmstead, Aubree (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Courtney, David (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Omeg, Linda (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Trautz, Linda (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Snyder, Kimberly (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wasco County Nursing Care, INC. (organization)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Columbia Basin Care Facility?

Columbia Basin Care Facility has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Oregon.

How many beds does Columbia Basin Care Facility have?

It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.

Has Columbia Basin Care Facility been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $52,030 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Columbia Basin Care Facility?

(541) 296-2156. The facility is located at 1015 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.

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Contact & location

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