Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Columbia Basin Hospital

200 NAT Washington WAY
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4631

CCN
50A181
Certified beds
12
Ownership
Government - Hospital district

Nurse staffing

5.63
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.32 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 24% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected December 3, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 2, 2026

Inspected March 14, 2025

8 citations · Health
D
F0552 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 14, 2025
D
F0604 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 14, 2025
D
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 14, 2025
D
F0625 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 14, 2025
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2025
D
F0882 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 15, 2025
E
F0868 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 2, 2025
E
F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 20, 2025

Inspected February 2, 2024

15 citations · Health
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 22, 2024
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0690 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0699 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0809 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0814 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
D
F0883 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
E
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 1, 2024
E
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
F
F0838 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 27, 2024
F
F0868 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 18, 2024

Inspected January 13, 2023

8 citations · Health
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2023
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 17, 2023
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 15, 2023
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 17, 2023
E
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 15, 2023
F
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2023
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2023