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Columbia Basin Hospital, Ephrata, WA: 4 star rating, no fines

Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, WA is run by Legal Business Name Not Available, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 31 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 24, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
12
Residents per day
11 on average
Ownership type
Government, County
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
31, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number
50A181
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 24, 2026F761Ensure 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2026F732Post nurse staffing information every day.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2026F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2026F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2026F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2026F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 1, 2026data.cms.gov
December 3, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 20, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 15, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 2, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F625Notify 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyF: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F838Conduct 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 27, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F809Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 18, 2024data.cms.gov

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