Occupancy rate
55%
In line with Oregon averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Columbia Basin Care Facility
Nursing Home in Oregon
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Columbia Basin Care Facility
Nursing Home in Oregon
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 52nd out of 84 homes in Oregon.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 52nd out of 84 homes in Oregon.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 1m per day
vs Oregon avg
-4%
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
Avg. Length of Stay
143 days
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 community
Home revenue
$10.5M
Operating deficit
-$613.7K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$10.5M
Operating deficit
-$613.7K
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
Occupancy
In line with Oregon averageOccupied beds
50 / 90
Average residents
55 per day
Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Cert
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 1, 1997
CountyWasco
CMS Certification Number385049
Columbia Basin Care Facility is administrated by Aubree Schreiner.
Owner NameWasco County Nursing Care, Inc.
Rehabilitation Services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Fax(855) 232-8839
Specific ProgramsNursing Care, Rehabilitation, Dining, Activities, Safety
Food DescriptionColumbia 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 IncludedYes
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
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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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: 27 citations
62 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oregon average: 31 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Columbia Basin Care Facility
The most recent inspection on August 30, 2024, identified multiple deficiencies including issues with maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, protecting residents from abuse, completing comprehensive assessments and care plans, medication management, ADL care, accident hazard prevention, and infection control. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar deficiencies related to resident care, staffing, and infection prevention, with some issues corrected over time but others remaining unaddressed. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports, and no fines or enforcement actions were noted. Prior reports also cited problems with immunizations, dental services, and documentation. The overall trend suggests ongoing challenges with compliance in several care and safety areas, with some improvement attempts but persistent deficiencies.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Oregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Total health citations
34
Oregon average 34
Citations per inspection
11.33
Oregon average 6.86
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
31 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
1
1
17% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.2
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
33 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 30, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 30, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 30, 2024
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 30, 2024
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 30, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
117
Employees
65
Contractors
52
Staff to resident ratio
2.54:1
13% worse than Oregon averageOregon average ratio: 2.92:1
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
7.4 hours
5% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 7.8 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
20,328
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
49
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
26.9%
5,466 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 21
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Registered Nurse: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Feeding Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medication Aide/Technician: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
49 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
96%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
99%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
2 Administrator
% of Days
71%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
66%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
52%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
75%
2 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
30%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
42%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
38%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
30%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
12%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
20%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
11%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
4%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
46
Medicare
8
17.4% of residents
Medicaid
33
71.7% of residents
Private pay or other
5
10.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.9
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.5
7% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 21.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.8%
10% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 16.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.3%
6% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 24.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.5%
23% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 22.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
69% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
25% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 6.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.6%
221% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.4%
41% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 5.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
83% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 4.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.6%
116% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 13.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 95.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 95.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.0%
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 86.2%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
36% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.5%
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 81.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: $60K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
689% more payment denials than Oregon averageOregon average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$58K
Oregon average
$60K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 8, 2023
$58K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
May 8, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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
-$613.7K
↓ ~$1.9M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3.9M
↓ ~$113.5K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-6.2%
↓ 20.0pp vs 2023
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