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Colville Tribal Convalescent C
1 Convalescent Center Blvd, Nespelem, WA 99155
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.
Certified for 44 beds, Colville Tribal Convalescent C serves Nespelem in Okanogan County, Washington and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Washington median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 61.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Okanogan Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.2 | 43.2 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.0% | 41.2% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,173 | $0 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 193 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: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Apr 2025, 30 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×13 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 30 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| 30 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,173 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 61.0%, RNs 37.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.5% | 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 | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.9% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.2% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.0% | 14.1% | 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, federal. Legal business name: Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/05/1981 |
| Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/05/1981 |
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 Okanogan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley Hospital | Tonasket | 42 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 47.6 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Regency Harmony House Rehab & Nursing | Brewster | 54 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 27.8 | — | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Regency Omak | Omak | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 24 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Okanogan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Colville Tribal Convalescent C been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Colville Tribal Convalescent C been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Colville Tribal Convalescent C compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Colville Tribal Convalescent C?
Ownership type is government, federal. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Colville Tribal Convalescent C last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Apr 2025.
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.