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Othello Post Acute
495 North Thirteenth Street, Othello, WA 99344
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 39 beds, Othello Post Acute serves Othello in Adams County, Washington and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1980.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Washington median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 17, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 87.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $19K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 61.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Adams Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 34 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 87.2 | 87.2 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.1% | 61.1% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $19,182 | $19,182 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 10 Jan 2026, 11 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×22 E ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 12 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 | 19 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | 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 Jun 2023 |
| 12 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 | 19 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | Fine | $10,358 | |
| 21 May 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 61.1%, RNs 60.0%; 3 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 | 12.5% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.7% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.3% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Doheny Beach, Llc. Chain: Kalesta Healthcare Group (19 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2025 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Othello Post Acute been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Othello Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $19K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Othello Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Othello Post Acute?
It is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Othello Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Jan 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.