Columbia Crest Center
Moses Lake, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505320) · 111 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $163,278 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (509) 765-6788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbia Crest Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Columbia Crest Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.7%.
Columbia Crest Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $163,278.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Columbia Crest Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Moses Lake, WA (Grant County), certified since September 1988. It is licensed for 111 beds and had an average of 57.4 residents per CMS's most recent reporting period. The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbia Crest Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.05, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $163,278.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent CMS reporting cycle available at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbia Crest Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 59.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $163,278.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 111 beds and had an average of 57.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 21, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's overall rating (2 stars) combines health inspection (1 star), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) ratings as defined by CMS.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (509) 765-6788 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at (509) 765-6788 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505320?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.