nursing home in The Dalles, OR
Columbia Basin Care Facility
1015 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 · (541) 296-2156
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Columbia Basin Care Facility at a glance
Columbia Basin Care Facility is a 90-bed government nursing home in The Dalles, Oregon (Wasco County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Oregon average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 2, 2026) found 8 health citations. The Oregon average is 9.2.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $52,030.
Nursing staff turnover is 68.2% per year (state average 47.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 90
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Wasco County
- CMS Certification Number
- 385049
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.13 hrs | 5.03 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.77 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.92 hrs | 3.40 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.59 hrs | 4.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 68.2% | 47.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 51.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 133 | 71.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $52,030 | $27,522 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 90 | 83 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 41 | 58 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 45.9% | 71.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.1% | 2.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 31% | 13.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25.2% | 14.9% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 28.1% | 20.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.8% | 4.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 8.5% | 12.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25% | 21.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81.6% | 95.2% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.5% | 81.2% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 45.5% | 85.6% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 35 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 25, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 25, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 25, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 25, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| August 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2024 |
| May 8, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $52,030 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | Fine | $52,030 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASCO COUNTY NURSING CARE, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/11/1997 |
| OLMSTEAD, AUBREE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2016 |
| COURTNEY, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/1997 |
| OMEG, LINDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/1997 |
| TRAUTZ, LINDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| SNYDER, KIMBERLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
| WASCO COUNTY NURSING CARE, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1997 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Basin Care Facility's rating?
Columbia Basin Care Facility has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Oregon nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Columbia Basin Care Facility receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Oregon average of 9.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Columbia Basin Care Facility accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Columbia Basin Care Facility?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Columbia Basin Care Facility and how do I contact it?
Columbia Basin Care Facility is at 1015 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058. Phone: (541) 296-2156.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.