All citations for Columbia Basin Hospital

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 24, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.