Othello Post Acute
495 North Thirteenth Street · Othello, WA · 99344 · 5094889609
39 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Kalesta Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $19,182 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
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.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
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.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 12, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505255 · certified since December 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.