Buena Vista HealthcareCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 151 Buena Vista Drive, Colville, WA 99114
- CCN
- 505329
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 35
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Buena Vista Healthcare an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 14 Feb 2025. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Washington is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $13,104 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Washington (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Stevens County median | Washington median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 193 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Washington median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 14 Feb 2025 | 6 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Apr 2024 | 11 | 17 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 0 | 13 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0622 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0801 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2024 | Fine | $13,104 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Washington median | Washington average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.28 | 4.10 | 4.37 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.77 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | 2.66 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.77 | 3.60 | 3.81 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 43.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Washington median
- 43.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 42.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.2% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 13.4% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Buena Vista SNF Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista SNF Operations, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 31 Aug 2023 | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 31 Aug 2023 | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | 31 Aug 2023 | |
| PNW 12 Opco Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 31 Aug 2023 | |
| PNW 12 SNF Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | 31 Aug 2023 | |
| Buena Vista SNF Operations, LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 24 Mar 2025 | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| PNW 12 Opco Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| PNW 12 SNF Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Mar 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Stevens County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Health and Rehabilitation of CascadiaSpecial Focus candidate | Colville | 1 of 5 | 32 | $68,351 | 23 May 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Buena Vista Healthcare (CCN 505329). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/buena-vista-healthcare-colville-wa-505329/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Buena Vista Healthcare last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 Feb 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Apr 2024.
- Who operates Buena Vista Healthcare?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Evergreen Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names 5 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Buena Vista Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Washington as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.