Columbia Crest Center
CMS rates Columbia Crest Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 108 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with $163,278 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Columbia Crest Center
Columbia Crest Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. It is licensed for 111 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).
It is one of 12 senior care facilities in Moses Lake 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 Genesis Healthcare, a group of 183 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Columbia Crest Center 108 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $163,278 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.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-0806 3 inspections. Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0511 3 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
What its owners also hold
- Genesis Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Gen Operations Ii Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Gen Operations I Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Genesis Healthcare Inc has an ownership stake on file at 161 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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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
- Samaritan Hospital, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Columbia Basin Hospital, about 19 miles.
- Othello Community Hospital, about 20 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Lake Ridge Center, Moses Lake, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Columbia Basin Hospital, Ephrata, about 19 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Othello Post Acute, Othello, about 20 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr, Soap Lake, about 22 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Colonial Vista Post-acute & Rehab Center, Wenatchee, about 53 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
