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Buena Vista Healthcare

151 BUENA VISTA DRIVE, COLVILLE, WA, 99114
(509) 684-4539
40 licensed beds

CMS rates Buena Vista Healthcare 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 41 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with $13,104 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
40
CMS facility ID
505329
Care type
Nursing home
County
Stevens
Facility name
Buena Vista Healthcare
Street address
151 BUENA VISTA DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Colville, WA 99114
Phone
(509) 684-4539

Buena Vista Healthcare is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Colville, Washington. It is licensed for 40 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Colville and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Evergreen Healthcare Group, a group of 43 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Buena Vista Healthcare 41 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $13,104 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Evergreen Healthcare Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Arnold, Renee
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Artzis, Samuel
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Buena Vista Snf Operations, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Couve Financial Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Couve Healthcare Consulting Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Curry, Danielle
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Luu, Tyson
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Odenthal, Jason
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Pnw 12 Opco Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Pnw 12 Snf Consulting Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Spielman, Shimon
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1989-04-12
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$13,104 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-13
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$272 per day (≈ $8,270/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
29% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 58% private/other
Occupancy
76% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
43% below the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
40
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-13Health inspection7 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-06-15
2025-02-14Health inspection6 citations
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F-0622
D · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-07
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (28 citations)
2024-04-12Health inspection11 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0801
D · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-10
2026-06-13Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-06-15
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-06-15
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-06-15
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-06-15
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-06-15
2025-02-14Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-28
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-20
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-02-14
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-14
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-04-12Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-10
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-05-10
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-10
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-10
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-10

Federal penalties

2024-04-12Fine$13,104
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 505329.
How it compares in Washington.
Inspection citations, 3 years
41
More than 10% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 78
Federal fines, 3 years
$13,104
More than 50% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $13,065
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 35% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.1
Nursing staff turnover, annual
42%
Higher than 45% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 9 and worse on 10. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased17.2%13.8%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight12.4%5.6%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.8%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection3.0%1.7%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms20.6%17.9%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.9%2.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%96.2%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened21.7%15.6%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.8%12.5%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine83.3%94.3%95.3%Worse than state
With pressure ulcers11.6%4.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence19.0%21.6%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication9.6%15.0%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.081.261.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.941.541.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%88.7%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.4%1.3%1.5%Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine55.6%84.4%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission15.0%19.7%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit22.0%13.0%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Washington

  • Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
  • File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Providence Mount Carmel Hospital, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Providence St Joseph Hospital, about 22 miles.
  • Ferry County Memorial Hospital, about 37 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered