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Total Health inspections
3
41% below Oregon average
Oregon average:
5.1
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Columbia Basin Care Facility
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a Nursing Home in Oregon
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a Nursing Home in Oregon
Columbia Basin Care Facility
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a Nursing Home in Oregon
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a Nursing Home in Oregon
Columbia Basin Care Facility is an independent, not-for-profit nursing facility located in The Dalles, Oregon. It provides short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care with a focus on resident-centered care. The facility is known for its skilled nursing services and a dedicated team of professionals.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
55%
Residents per day (avg)
40
Occupancy rate
55%
Residents per day (avg)
40
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 months
Medicaid
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$10.5M
Operating deficit
-$613.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$10,474,564.00
Operating deficit
$-613,682.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.1M
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
ACTIVEFacility Type
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
License Date
July 1, 1997
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
385049
County:
Wasco
Ownership & operating entity
Columbia Basin Care Facility is administrated by Aubree Schreiner.
Owner name:
Wasco County Nursing Care, Inc.
Care Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
(855) 232-8839
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Dining, Social Services, Activities, Safety
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Columbia Basin Care provides fresh meals in a friendly setting with three dining rooms and table-side service, focusing on the personal, cultural, nutritional, and dietary needs of each individual.
Meals Included
Yes
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
10 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:August 30, 2024
41 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oregon average: 35 citations
35 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Oregon
The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
Avalon Care Center – Scappoose
-1%
-9%
-3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
OR 97056
40
No
-
-
EEA COMPANY
63.5%
-
-
-
31.40
4.7714
-
12
1
-1%-9%-3%
Avamere Court at Keizer
-48%
-15%
+17%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Keizer
229
No
-
76
ARI CBC LLC
77.1%
$14,105,446.00
$5,314,792.00
37.7%
51.70
4.4735
-
18
-
-48%-15%+17%
Columbia Basin Care Facility
-3%
-4%
-16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
OR 97058
90
No
-
-
WASCO COUNTY NURSING CARE, INC.
55.0%
$9,852,778.00
$3,305,533.00
33.5%
39.60
5.0135
1
34
1
-3%-4%-16%
Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley
-8%
-17%
-12%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Medford
91
No
-
84
ARISO LLC
57.7%
$11,998,750.00
$4,460,869.00
37.2%
65.30
4.3586
1
51
-
-8%-17%-12%
Alpine House Senior Skilled Care Living
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Portland
-
No
A+
41
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Avalon Care Center – Scappoose
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
OR 97056
Bed Count:
40
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
EEA COMPANY
CCN:
385283
Occupancy:
63.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
31.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7714
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Avamere Court at Keizer
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Keizer
Bed Count:
229
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ARI CBC LLC
CCN:
385233
Occupancy:
77.1%
Home Revenue:
$14,105,446.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,314,792.00
Payroll %:
37.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4735
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
RN share vs State Avg:
-48%
-48%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Columbia Basin Care Facility
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
OR 97058
Bed Count:
90
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WASCO COUNTY NURSING CARE, INC.
CCN:
385049
Occupancy:
55.0%
Home Revenue:
$9,852,778.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,305,533.00
Payroll %:
33.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.0135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
34
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley
Type of care:
AL
SNF
RC
Community:
Medford
Bed Count:
91
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ARISO LLC
CCN:
385024
Occupancy:
57.7%
Home Revenue:
$11,998,750.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,460,869.00
Payroll %:
37.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3586
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
51
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
117
Total Staff
65
Employees
52
Contractors
20,328
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 11.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 9.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 7.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
4 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
90 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.9%
of total hours from contractors
5,466 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Certified Nursing Assistant: 21
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medication Aide/Technician: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Feeding Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 2
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 21 | 49 | 9,274 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,140 | 87 | 96% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1,870 | 91 | 100% | 11.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1,422 | 90 | 99% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,223 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 949 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 650 | 65 | 71% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 575 | 91 | 100% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 1 | 1 | 529 | 60 | 66% | 8.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 389 | 65 | 71% | 4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 378 | 47 | 52% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 276 | 68 | 75% | 4.1 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 206 | 27 | 30% | 6.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 38 | 42% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 97 | 35 | 38% | 2.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 92 | 27 | 30% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 11 | 12% | 4.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 18 | 20% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 8% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 11% | 1.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4% | 1.8 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
34
Near Oregon average
Oregon average:
34.0
11.33 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
33 citations
Complaint investigations
3 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Oregon average
Oregon average:
0.5
Serious Health citations
1
17% below Oregon average
Oregon average:
1.2
Moderate Health citations
33
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
46
Total Residents
Medicare
8
(17.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
33
(71.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
5
(10.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
10.9
Near Oregon average
Oregon average:
10.5
Functional decline score
19.5
7% better than Oregon average
Oregon average:
21.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
14.8%
10% below Oregon average.
Walking Ability Worsened
26.3%
6% above Oregon average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
17.5%
23% below Oregon average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
0.7%
69% below Oregon average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.2%
25% below Oregon average.
Urinary Tract Infection
6.6%
221% above Oregon average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.8%
83% below Oregon average.
Antipsychotic Use
28.6%
116% above Oregon average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.9%
1% below Oregon average.
Influenza Vaccine
97.3%
2% above Oregon average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
7.4%
41% above Oregon average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
84.0%
Near Oregon average
Antipsychotic medication increase
1.2%
36% better than Oregon average
Influenza Vaccine
81.5%
Near Oregon average
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$58K
This home is near the state average.
Oregon average:
$60K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 41% fewer fines than the state average.
Oregon average:
1.7
Payment Denials
1
This home had 689% more payment denials than the state average.
Oregon average:
0.1
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
May 8, 2023
$58K
Payment Denial
May 8, 2023
25 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Columbia Basin Care Facility based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
55.0%
↓ 2.5pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$613,682
↓ ~$1.9M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3,908,176
↓ ~$113K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-6.2%
↓ 20.0pp vs 2023
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