Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Ephrata, Washington
1 of 1 nursing homes in Ephrata (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Washington statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
12
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Ephrata, Washington, is adequate, with one facility that meets recommendations. Families can be confident in choosing Columbia Basin Hospital, which has a B+ rating and 5-star quality, as there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL (83) — Columbia Basin Hospital shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 83/100. With a Grade B+ and zero fines, this non-profit facility emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring each of its 12 beds is filled with compassion and professionalism.
Recommended
Columbia Basin Hospital shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 83/100. With a Grade B+ and zero fines, this non-profit facility emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring each of its 12 beds is filled with compassion and professionalism.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Ephrata Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Ephrata Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Ephrata's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Ephrata facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Ephrata avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Ephrata facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Ephrata, WA are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Ephrata (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Ephrata "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Ephrata?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.