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Columbia Basin Care Facility
1015 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a Government, city/county nursing home in The Dalles, Oregon, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 16, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $52K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Oregon median of 5.0; nursing staff turnover is 68.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wasco Co. median | Oregon median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 21 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.9 | 17.4 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.2% | 48.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $52,030 | $14,380 | $4,194 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 128 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Oregon average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Feb 2026, 30 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×2 D ×27 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | 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 | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 8 May 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | Fine | $52,030 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.2%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Oregon median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.2% | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.1% | 19.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.0% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city/county. Legal business name: Wasco County Nursing Care, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco County Nursing Care, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/11/1997 |
| Wasco County Nursing Care, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1997 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wasco County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation | The Dalles | 121 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 17.4 | $14K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Oregon Veterans Homeabuse icon | The Dalles | 151 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 8.6 | $13K | 26 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Wasco County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Columbia Basin Care Facility been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.
Has Columbia Basin Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $52K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Columbia Basin Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Oregon median of 5.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Columbia Basin Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, city/county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wasco County Nursing Care, Inc. and Wasco County Nursing Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Columbia Basin Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.