Wasco County, Oregon · Nursing home
Columbia Basin Care Facility
1 of 5 overall from CMS
1015 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.13 hours Below the state average of 5.03
- Nursing staff who left in a year 68.2% Above the state average of 47.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 35 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $52,030 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 45.9% of 90 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a 90-bed nursing home in The Dalles, Oregon (Wasco County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.13 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Oregon average of 5.03. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $52,030 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day (average)
- 41.3
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
Government - City/county Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Columbia Basin Care Facility
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $52,030 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 68.2%, above the Oregon average of 47.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident on weekends against 4.13 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Oregon average 3.1
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Oregon average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Oregon average 3.9
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Oregon average 3.5
The vertical line marks the Oregon average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.13 h Oregon average 5.03
- Nurse aides 2.92 h Oregon average 3.40
- Licensed practical nurses 0.45 h Oregon average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.77 h Oregon average 0.72
- All staff, weekends 3.59 h Oregon average 4.51
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Oregon average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover68.2%
- Oregon average47.4%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- Oregon average51.6%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Oregon and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.2% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 12.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% | 4.9% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.1% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.6% | 95.2% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.1% | 20.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.5% | 12.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% | 95.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.0% | 21.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 31.0% | 13.9% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.23 | 1.48 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.11 | 2.35 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 45.5% | 85.6% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.5% | 81.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.8% | 21.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.5% | 16.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 35 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 2, 2026: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | 8 | 4 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 15 | 1 |
| May 8, 2023 | 12 | 4 |
Oregon homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (35)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)
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What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Fine | $52,030 |
Oregon homes averaged 0.8 fines and $27,522 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Oregon
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Columbia Basin Care Facility?
Columbia Basin Care Facility has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Columbia Basin Care Facility have?
Columbia Basin Care Facility has 90 certified beds. It averages 41.3 residents per day, about 45.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Columbia Basin Care Facility?
The home reports 4.13 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.77 hours from registered nurses. The Oregon average is 5.03 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.
Has Columbia Basin Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $52,030 in the past three years.
Does Columbia Basin Care Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Wasco County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 385049. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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