Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY
THE DALLES, OR · 90 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 2, 2026
CMS Certification Number 385049 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - City/county
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within OR
9 citations — more than 32% of the 128 certified nursing homes in OR. Compared within OR rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in OR are typically surveyed 15–17 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 188 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 9 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OR, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OR figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in OR | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | 4 |
| August 30, 2024 | 1 |
| February 2, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-08-30 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2026-02-02 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2023-05-08 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-05-08 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 2, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
August 30, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2024) |
May 8, 2023 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.