Buena Vista Healthcare
Colville, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505329) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,104
Phone: (509) 684-4539 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Vista Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Buena Vista Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,104.00 for Buena Vista Healthcare and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Buena Vista Healthcare is a 40-bed nursing home in Colville, Stevens County, Washington, with an average daily census of 35.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 12, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buena Vista Healthcare holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,104.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
Buena Vista Healthcare is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator of record.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buena Vista Healthcare has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Buena Vista Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 43.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,104.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Buena Vista Healthcare is certified for 40 beds, with an average daily census of 35.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which includes 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Buena Vista Healthcare has been certified since April 12, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite score; Buena Vista Healthcare scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 5096844539 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5096844539 to arrange a visit and verify conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Buena Vista Healthcare's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505329?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.