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COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL

200 NAT WASHINGTON WAY, EPHRATA, WA 98823
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Columbia Basin Hospital earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Washington nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Ephrata location.

Staffing levels at Columbia Basin Hospital exceed national averages, with 4.42 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.29 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Columbia Basin Hospital. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.42 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.29 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.30 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.18 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.30 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 32 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0868 Severity E
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    Mar 13, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Mar 13, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Mar 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Mar 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 5.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 30.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
12
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9