Starfile / Washington

COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL

200 NAT WASHINGTON WAY, EPHRATA, WA 98823 · CCN 50A181

Inspection history vs Washington & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (32)

1. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0625Notify 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0578Honor 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.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0809Ensure 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.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. FF0838Conduct 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.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0584Honor 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.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. FF0585Honor 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.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

No ownership records.

Other facilities in EPHRATA

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.