Columbia Basin Care Facility
The Dalles, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385049) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $52,030
Phone: (541) 296-2156 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbia Basin Care Facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Columbia Basin Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.2%.
Columbia Basin Care Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $52,030.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 41.3 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Columbia Basin Care Facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day, with 0.77 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.2%, a figure families should weigh alongside the facility's 1-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $52,030.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the provided data for this listing.
No ownership change within the past 12 months was reported, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; figures reflect the vintage of the data provided and families should verify current details directly with Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbia Basin Care Facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with nursing turnover at 68.2% and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $52,030.00 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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 41.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (city/county); no chain affiliation was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 5412962156 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 5412962156 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385049?state=OR.
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.