Columbia Basin Care Facility
1015 Webber Street · The Dalles, OR · 97058 · 5412962156
90 certified beds Government - City/county
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 2, 2026
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
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.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
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.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
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.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385049 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.