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Columbia Basin Hospital

200 NAT WASHINGTON WAY, EPHRATA, WA, 98823

(509) 754-4631

12 licensed beds

CMS rates Columbia Basin Hospital 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 67 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Ephrata, WA 98823

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Bed capacity

State license

1199

CMS facility ID

50A181

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Columbia Basin Hospital

Street address

200 NAT WASHINGTON WAY

City / state / ZIP

Ephrata, WA 98823

Phone

(509) 754-4631

State license #

1199

About this facility — Columbia Basin Hospital

Columbia Basin Hospital is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ephrata, Washington. It is licensed for 12 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Ephrata and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Columbia Basin Hospital 67 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Government - County

Administrator

Yoke, Alexandrea K.

Regulatory standing

License status

Operating

Licensed / certified since

1975-08-11

License expires

2027-02-28

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

8 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-04-24

Nurse staffing

5.2 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Licensed as

Assisted Living

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-24Health inspection7 citations

F-0582

E · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-06-01

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-06-01

F-0605

E · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-06-01

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-06-01

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2026-06-01

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2026-06-01

F-0761

F · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2026-06-01

2025-12-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-02-02

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)

2025-03-14Health inspection8 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-04-14

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-04-14

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-04-14

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2025-04-14

F-0868

E · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-04-02

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0882

D · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-04-15

F-0921

E · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-03-20

2024-02-02Health inspection15 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-02-22

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0656

E · 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 2024-03-01

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 2024-03-18

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0726

E · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0809

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-02-27

F-0867

D · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-18

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-03-18

2026-04-24Fire-safety inspection17 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0025

F · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0033

F · No harm found

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0034

F · No harm found

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0035

F · No harm found

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2026-06-01

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-06-01

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2026-05-19

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-05-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-05-14

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-05-14

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-04-28

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2026-05-14

2025-03-14Fire-safety inspection11 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-04-01

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-04-01

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2025-04-01

E-0026

D · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2025-04-01

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-01

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-01

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-07

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-13

K-0346

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0354

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-25

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-04-10

2024-02-02Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-03-12

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E-0013

D · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-03-12

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-09

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-12

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-12

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 50A181.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 39% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

5.2

Higher than 91% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

31%

Higher than 14% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 13 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 5 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	22.2%	13.8%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	5.0%	5.6%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.4%	1.7%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.8%	17.9%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	7.1%	2.6%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	92.9%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	22.3%	15.6%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	41.5%	12.5%	19.5%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	0.0%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	31.8%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	20.0%	15.0%	15.4%	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.

E-0004 3 inspections. Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
E-0039 3 inspections. Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
E-0018 2 inspections. Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
E-0037 2 inspections. Establish staff and initial training requirements.
F-0699 2 inspections. Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
K-0345 2 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Verify & compare

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

Columbia Basin Hospital, about 0.3 miles.
Quincy Valley Medical Center, about 16 miles.
Samaritan Hospital, about 18 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr, Soap Lake, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Lake Ridge Center, Moses Lake, about 18 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Columbia Crest Center, Moses Lake, about 19 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Colonial Vista Post-acute & Rehab Center, Wenatchee, about 37 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Regency Wenatchee Rehabiliation & Nursing Center, Wenatchee, about 38 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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