Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
Colfax, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505251) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $81,864
Phone: (509) 397-4603 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.4%.
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia has 3 federal fines on record totaling $81,864.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia is a 55-bed nursing home in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, with an average of 43.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 15, 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $81,864.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program according to the data provided.
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia is part of the Cascadia Healthcare chain, which operates 46 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 71.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $81,864.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 55 beds with an average of 43.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Cascadia Healthcare chain, which has 46 facilities with an average rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 15, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 out of 5 here), quality measures (4 out of 5), and staffing (3 out of 5).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; call the facility at 5093974603 and verify 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 5093974603 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505251?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.