Columbia Crest Center

    1100 E Nelson Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Outstanding therapy, nursing, staff, meals

    I was very pleased with the care my son received - the therapists were amazing and motivating, and the occupational and physical therapy was meticulous. Licensed nurses and supervised CNAs provided skilled care, the facility was clean and organized, and Chef Linda's meals and diabetic/dietary customization were excellent. Friendly, compassionate staff, clear communication, and strong family support made recovery smooth; I would highly recommend this place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.26·(34)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • skilled rehabilitation and physical/occupational therapy
    • compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • licensed nursing oversight for medication administration
    • personalized dietary planning including diabetic and salt‑restricted menus
    • clean, well‑maintained rooms and common areas
    • experienced culinary team and quality meals
    • engaging activities and social programming
    • accessible facility layout and ease of navigation
    • supportive social work assistance with finances and discharge planning
    • clear family communication in many interactions

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels leading to slow response times
    • delays in basic nursing care and incontinence‑care assistance
    • medication-administration delays
    • variable staff professionalism and communication tone
    • gaps in care coordination and appointment awareness
    • interruptions and scheduling inconsistencies within the therapy unit
    • management and leadership instability affecting operations
    • unclear discharge and transfer coordination, including resident transport
    • billing and insurance authorization disputes
    • periodic sanitation and personal‑care cleanliness concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Overall, reviews indicate a facility with strong clinical and rehabilitative capabilities alongside operational inconsistencies. Strengths repeatedly referenced include a well‑regarded rehabilitation program (physical and occupational therapy), individualized dietary planning for conditions such as diabetes, and a culinary team that provides quality meals. Many families described compassionate, attentive caregivers and licensed nursing oversight for medications; several accounts also note helpful social work support for financial and discharge planning. The building and resident rooms were frequently described as clean and easy to navigate, and activity programming was seen as engaging by multiple visitors.

    At the same time, a noticeable pattern of operational weaknesses emerges across reviews. Staffing levels and shift coverage are cited as inconsistent, producing slow response times and delays in basic nursing tasks. Several accounts point to delayed medication administration and delays in incontinence‑care assistance; these describe systemic responsiveness issues rather than isolated events. There are also recurring comments about variable staff professionalism and concerns about the tone of communication with residents and families.

    Care coordination and management practices appear uneven. Specific concerns include gaps in staff awareness of physician appointments and resident needs, interruptions and scheduling problems within the therapy unit, and unclear processes for transfers or discharge logistics — including arranging transport. Some families reported disputes over billing or insurance authorizations and instances where administrative decisions were handled with inadequate communication. These items collectively suggest leadership and administrative stability could be improved to ensure consistent execution of care and policy.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers notable clinical and rehabilitative strengths and a generally clean, navigable environment with quality meals and activities. However, before placing a loved one, consider asking targeted questions about current staffing ratios, medication‑administration protocols, incontinence and hygiene procedures, therapy scheduling and interruption policies, and the facility’s discharge/transfer and transport arrangements. Request information on recent management changes, grievance procedures, and how insurance/billing issues are handled. Observing a therapy session and speaking with the nursing supervisor about response times and staff training may help clarify whether the facility’s operational practices align with your expectations.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Columbia Crest Center is located at 1100 E Nelson Rd, Moses Lake, WA, 98837.

    About Columbia Crest Center

    Columbia Crest Center sits at 1100 East Nelson Road in Moses Lake, Washington, and it's a Skilled Nursing Facility that's open all day, every day, with staff there 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you'll find it runs with both private and semi-private rooms, each room being air conditioned and coming with private bathrooms, which is something that can be important for comfort and privacy. Columbia Crest Center holds 111 licensed beds and 111 Medicare beds, and it's owned by New Generation Health, LLC. The facility offers several types of care, including Post Acute Services, a Memory Support Unit for people who need help with memory concerns like Alzheimer's, ShortStay care for recovery after hospital stays, LongTerm care for those who need a place to stay and receive help over a longer time, Respite care to give caregivers a break, Palliative care to keep people comfortable when they're managing illness, and Rehabilitation therapy for people who need to get stronger after surgery or injury. The center handles both short-term and long-term residents and has specialized services like orthopedic rehabilitation and assisted senior living. Its team uses an interdisciplinary approach-different professionals work together on care plans-and they're known for quality care, since the center has received several awards for excellence in healthcare services over the years. Staff speak English, but the facility hasn't given information about other languages. While it's typically open around the clock, Columbia Crest Center isn't accepting new patients right now. The facility works with a fast fax referral system and partners with healthcare teams to support recovery, but it hasn't provided many details about extra amenities or specific specialties, though they do focus on making sure the care is good and that patients are satisfied.

    People often ask...

    Columbia Crest Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1100 E Nelson Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837.

    No, Columbia Crest Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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