Columbia Basin Care Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Columbia Basin Care Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF880Feb 2, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to properly disinfect glucose monitors with approved disinfectant wipes between resident uses for 3 of 3 halls reviewed for CBG monitoring. This failure placed residents at risk for blood borne infection. The deficient practice was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation. Resident 1 had an active diagnosis of Hepatitis C, and received CBG checks from a community use glucometer, which was not properly sanitized before use with other residents. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF691Feb 2, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide necessary care and services for ileostomy (surgical opening in the abdominal wall that provides a way for the end of the small intestine to release stool) care for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#13) reviewed for bladder and bowel incontinence. This failure resulted in the Resident 13 experiencing excoriation (a skin injury involving the removal of skin), increased pain and discomfort, unmet ileostomy care needs, a delay in medical care and psychosocial harm. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 8, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents did not experience an injury during a transfer for 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 14 and 160) reviewed for accidents. This failure resulted in major injury and hospitalization . Findings include: 1. Resident 14 was admitted to the facility in 4/2015 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease. Resident 14's 4/11/17 Care Plan indicated the resident required a mechanical lift transfer with two staff. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 30, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to store and handle food in a manner to minimize cross contamination in 1 of 1 kitchen and 1 of 2 snack refrigerators reviewed for sanitary conditions. This placed residents at risk for foodborne illness. Findings include: 1. On 8/26/24 at 10:16 AM during the initial tour of the facility's kitchen, the following was observed in the walk in refrigerator and dry storage area: -Raw meat stored in the walk in refrigerator on a wire rack shelf directly above eggs and cartons of liquid whole eggs; and -Plastic handled scoops stored in the brown sugar, powdered sugar, white sugar and dry pasta storage bins. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF847Feb 2, 2026

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were fully informed and understood the binding arbitration agreement for 3 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1, 2 and 45) reviewed for binding arbitration agreement. This placed residents at risk of being uninformed regarding their legal rights. Findings include:The facility's 1/1/26 Binding Arbitration Agreements Policy indicated the facility shall do the following when explaining the arbitration agreement:-Explicitly inform the resident or his or her representative of his or her right not to sign the agreement as a condition of admission to, or as a requirement to continue to receive care at this facility.-Explain to the resident and his or her representative in a form and manner that he or she understands, including… […]