Othello Post Acute
Othello, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505255) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $19,182
Phone: (509) 488-9609 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Othello Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Othello Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Othello Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $19,182.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Othello Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Othello, Adams County, Washington, first approved for participation in December 1980. The facility is certified for 39 beds and reports an average daily census of 35.2 residents. It operates as a for-profit entity organized as a Limited Liability Company.
According to CMS Care Compare, Othello Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.21 for Washington. The facility's four CMS ratings are: overall 3 stars, health inspection 3 stars, quality measures (QM) 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.50745 per resident per day, including 0.76608 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $19,182.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of payment.
Othello Post Acute is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. CMS does not indicate an ownership change at this facility within the past 12 months.
This profile reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare 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?
Othello Post Acute has an overall CMS 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?
Yes, Othello Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.50745 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76608 RN hours per resident per day, with a 61.1% nursing turnover rate; its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $19,182.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Othello Post Acute is certified for 39 beds and has an average daily census of 35.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which includes 19 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — and for Othello Post Acute, all four currently stand at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5094889609 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 5094889609 and verify 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 details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505255?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.