ElderGrade
A

89.1/100

Excellent

Columbia Basin Hospital

200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 4 in Grant County (509) 754-4631
Certified beds
12
Occupancy
99%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

25.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

30/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 6.23 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.94 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 31% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.22 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.94 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 5.15 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 31.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 24, 2026 (3 months ago).

F Apr 24, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2026 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2026 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Apr 24, 2026 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Dec 3, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

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Common questions about Columbia Basin Hospital

What is the ElderGrade for Columbia Basin Hospital? +

Columbia Basin Hospital holds an ElderGrade of A (89.1 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Columbia Basin Hospital? +

Residents receive an average of 5.22 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Columbia Basin Hospital been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 31 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Columbia Basin Hospital accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Columbia Basin Hospital is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.