Othello, WA

Othello Post Acute

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,824 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

495 North Thirteenth Street, Othello, WA

(509) 488-9609

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

39

Certified beds

Average residents

32

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Kalesta Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1980-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.93

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.69

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.47

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.4%
96.0%
2.6 pts worse
93.4%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.5%
93.8%
3.3 pts worse
95.5%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
2.6%
2.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
16.3%
16.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
5.8%
1.3 pts better
5.4%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 5.6%
12.1%
6.5 pts better
19.6%
14 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
15.9%
12 pts better
16.7%
12.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 2.6%
0.1%
2.5 pts worse
0.1%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.9%
15.8%
1.1 pts worse
14.9%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.1%
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.7%
1.7 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.1%
23.5%
11.4 pts better
19.8%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
4.7%
0.6 pts better
5.1%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.0%
87.7%
0.3 pts better
81.7%
6.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.2%
13.2%
1 pts better
12.0%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
1.4%
2.4 pts worse
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.7%
82.0%
5.3 pts worse
79.7%
3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.3%
19.9%
2.6 pts better
23.9%
6.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-11 · Fire 2024-10-11

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-12 · Fire 2023-05-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-02-14 · Fire 2020-02-14

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-27

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2024-04-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2020-03-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2020-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2020-03-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-09-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-29

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-13

G · Actual harm 2024-05-21

F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2024-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-17

G · Actual harm 2023-12-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-17

G · Actual harm 2023-12-19

F776 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Corrected 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-19

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2023-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2020-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2020-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-14

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2020-03-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,824 2024-05-21

Fine

Fine · fine $8,824

Fine

Ownership

Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 13 facilities 2025-06-01
Clawson, Scott

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

44% 16 facilities 2025-06-01
Williams, Ryan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

44% 21 facilities 2025-06-01
Porter, Micah

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

7% 11 facilities 2025-06-01
Berg, Tracy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-06-01
Clawson, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2025-06-01
Clawson, Scott

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2025-06-01
Sanders, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-06-01
Williams, Ryan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2025-06-01
Williams, Ryan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2025-06-01
Wilson, Benita

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-06-01

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