COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL
200 NAT WASHINGTON WAY, Ephrata, WA 98823
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
How COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL Compares
COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL is a 12-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ephrata, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Washington average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Washington average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 12 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.4% — worse than the Washington average of 15.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Washington average of 2.6% (80% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Washington average of 4.3% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 193 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Ephrata.
How is COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL addressing its staffing levels 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 HOSPITAL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.4% here versus 15.1% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 2.6% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 12 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How do residents and families raise concerns at COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ephrata
Ephrata sits in Grant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 13,428 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 33.2 years
- Median household income
- $59,165
- Median home value
- $191,600
Demographics for Grant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ephrata.
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