Nursing Home in Ephrata, WA · CMS Data August 2026

Columbia Basin Hospital

How Does Columbia Basin Hospital Rate?

Columbia Basin Hospital is a 12-bed government-owned nursing home in Ephrata, WA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 5.2 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 24, 2026, cited 8 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 3 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 5.2 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 8
Certified beds: 12

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

200 Nat Washington Way
Ephrata, WA 98823

3 of 5 CMS overall · Average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Columbia Basin Hospital
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	3 of 5	Average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Columbia Basin Hospital and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	5.2 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.9 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	3.4 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	5.2 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	31%	45%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Columbia Basin Hospital
Last standard health inspection	April 24, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	8
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	1
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Columbia Basin Hospital who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Columbia Basin Hospital
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	18%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	45%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	4.7%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	0.0%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	2.5%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	14%	3.6%	Higher than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	28%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Columbia Basin Hospital
Certified beds	12
Average residents per day	12
Ownership	Government - County
Certified for	Medicaid
First certified	August 1975
Location	Inside a hospital

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Washington's Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-800-562-6028) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Washington.