COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY
1015 WEBBER STREET, The Dalles, OR 97058
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY Compares
COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY is a 90-bed government-owned nursing facility in The Dalles, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.3%) is above the Oregon average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in The Dalles, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0% (138% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Oregon average of 2.5% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Oregon average of 6.2% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.6% — better than the Oregon average of 22.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY with other nursing homes in The Dalles.
How is COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 90 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY lag behind other The Dalles options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around The Dalles
The Dalles sits in Wasco County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Oregon as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,293 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $54,725
- Median home value
- $230,800
Demographics for Wasco County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near The Dalles.
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