COLUMBIA CREST CENTER
1100 EAST NELSON ROAD, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COLUMBIA CREST CENTER Compares
COLUMBIA CREST CENTER is a 111-bed for-profit nursing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 111 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Moses Lake, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.5% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (79% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.8% — better than the Washington average of 20.2%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COLUMBIA CREST CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COLUMBIA CREST CENTER with other nursing homes in Moses Lake.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for COLUMBIA CREST CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is COLUMBIA CREST CENTER 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 practices help COLUMBIA CREST CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.5% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COLUMBIA CREST CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COLUMBIA CREST CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 111 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 CREST CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Moses Lake
Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake.
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