Columbia Basin Hospital
200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823 · (509) 754-4631
Government - County · 12 certified beds
Columbia Basin Hospital has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 7 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 24, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.April 24, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 24, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 24, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 24, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 24, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.April 24, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 24, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 3, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.22 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.38 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 12 |
| Average residents per day | 11.9 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lake Ridge Center Moses Lake · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Columbia Crest Center Moses Lake · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- McKay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr Soap Lake · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Columbia Basin Hospital on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.