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 31 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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2025).

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

  23. 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 February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).

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.