Columbia Crest Center, located in Moses Lake, Washington, is a skilled nursing facility that caters to a variety of healthcare needs, including both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. With an emphasis on providing intensive nursing care and rehabilitation services, the center is designed to support individuals who require assistance with daily activities due to illness, injury, or recovery from surgery. This facility accommodates 65 current occupants and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since September 21, 1988. Additionally, Columbia Crest participates in Medicare and offers resident and family counseling, showcasing its commitment to comprehensive healthcare and community involvement.
The scope of care services at Columbia Crest Center is extensive. Nursing needs such as incontinence, ambulatory, and stroke care are addressed by a qualified nursing staff. Specialized memory care services are available, and the facility is equipped to serve residents dealing with memory loss. Medical care extends to pain management, vision, wound, hearing, and dental care, with additional offerings in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents benefit from podiatry services and hospice care, ensuring their comprehensive healthcare needs are met. The facility also supports residents requiring dialysis and pain management, and offers amenities such as a barber/beauty salon and laundry/dry cleaning services. The facility supports a multicultural environment by providing services in Spanish.
For transportation, Columbia Crest Center offers complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes, ensuring residents have convenient access to medical appointments and other off-site activities or errands. This service enhances the independence of the residents by facilitating their mobility and access to the broader community.
Family and resident reviews of Columbia Crest Center are mixed, presenting a polarized view of care quality and staff professionalism. Positive feedback highlights compassionate and attentive care, particularly praising staff such as CNAs Maggie and Serena for their dedication, and recognizing the responsiveness of directors. Families have also noted effective collaborations in dietary planning and recent facility updates. However, criticisms include reports of neglect, hygiene issues, and inadequate communication, with concerns over staffing ratios affecting response times to resident needs. The overall feedback suggests a range of individual staff performances, with both commendations and significant criticisms, making it a facility that some regard highly, while others have serious reservations.
Costs at this community start at $9,476 and range up to $10,992. The average price in the community is $10,234, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,173. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.