Colville Tribal Convalescent C
Nespelem, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505412) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,173
Phone: (509) 634-2878 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colville Tribal Convalescent C holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of about 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Colville Tribal Convalescent C reports 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Colville Tribal Convalescent C has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,173.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Colville Tribal Convalescent C is a federally government-owned nursing home in Nespelem, Okanogan County, Washington, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 44 certified beds and an average of 32.7 residents, and has been certified since 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 1 — the lowest of the four measures.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.0%, a figure families should weigh alongside the low staffing star rating.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,173.00. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change (within the last 12 months) is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It 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?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, with a 61.0% turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,173.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 44 certified beds with an average of 32.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a federal government entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 4, 3, and 1 respectively.
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 5096342878 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5096342878 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505412?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.