Columbia Basin Hospital
Ephrata, WA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 50A181) · 12 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (509) 754-4631 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbia Basin Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of about 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Columbia Basin Hospital reports total nurse staffing of about 5.22 hours per resident per day, including about 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Columbia Basin Hospital has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program flag noted for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Columbia Basin Hospital is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Ephrata, Grant County, Washington, certified for Medicaid since August 11, 1975. The facility has 12 certified beds and an average daily census of 11.9 residents, making it a small, community-based operation.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbia Basin Hospital carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Breaking down the four component ratings: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star. These ratings are compiled by CMS from separate data sources and combined into the overall score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 5.21969 per resident per day, including 0.93595 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) — no federal fines on record — and zero payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided, so no such flags apply here. The facility is not listed as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided, and CMS notes no ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbia Basin Hospital has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to the data provided, the facility's provider type is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a turnover rate of 31.3% and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Columbia Basin Hospital has 12 certified beds with an average daily census of 11.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government (county)-owned; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 11, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing; this facility scores 3, 4, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify; contact the facility at (509) 754-4631 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at (509) 754-4631 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/50A181?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.