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A+
Excellent

COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY

1015 WEBBER STREET · THE DALLES, OR 97058

5412962156 · Non profit - Corporation

90 beds39.8 residents124 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A+
Excellent
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY receives an overall staffing grade of A+ (Excellent). With 5.3042 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 1.41 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 18.37% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (22.08% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️22.08% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Total Nurse HPRD
5.3042hrs/resident/day▲ 1.41
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.0302hrs/resident/day▲ 0.35
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
18.37%
5.5946 weekday → 4.5671 weekend
Agency Staff
22.08%
31.55% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.2594hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.4587hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.7891std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Wasco County Average+0.34 HPRD
4.96
05.30 HPRD
vs. Oregon State Average+0.34 HPRD
4.97
05.30 HPRD
vs. National Average+1.41 HPRD
3.90
05.30 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY ★
THE DALLES · This facility
—
A+
5.30421.0302★★☆☆☆
THE DALLES HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
THE DALLES
0.9 mi
A
4.30540.7626★★★★☆
OREGON VETERANS HOME
THE DALLES
3.9 mi
A
5.28020.8237★★★★★
HOOD RIVER POST ACUTE
HOOD RIVER
17.1 mi
D
4.33630.371★☆☆☆☆
REGENCY GRESHAM NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
GRESHAM
56.6 mi
B
5.20910.5846★★★★★
FAIRLAWN HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA
GRESHAM
57.9 mi
A
4.7170.8007★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
34
Total Deficiencies
$58,220
Fines Assessed
Aug 30, 2024Health
16 deficiencies cited
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May 8, 2023Health
11 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Mar 25, 2022Health
7 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

May 8, 2023Fine
$58,220
May 8, 2023Payment Denial
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.