Columbia Basin Hospital
Nursing Home · Ephrata, WA
CMS certification number50A181
Contact & location
200 Nat Washington WayEphrata, WA 98823
Grant County
- Phone
- (509) 754-4631
- ZIP code
- 98823 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 12
- Residents per day
- 11.9 (99% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- August 11, 1975
- Participates in
- Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.22 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.94 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.38 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.15 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.3 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 24, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 36 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-24 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-24 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2025-12-03 | 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 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-03-14 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-14 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-14 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-02-02 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-27 |
| 2024-02-02 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-02 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Columbia Basin Hospital?
Columbia Basin Hospital has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.
How many beds does Columbia Basin Hospital have?
It has 12 certified beds and cares for about 12 residents per day.
Has Columbia Basin Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Columbia Basin Hospital?
(509) 754-4631. The facility is located at 200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.