Othello Post Acute
495 North Thirteenth Street, Othello, WA 99344
Situated amongst the orchards and fields of Washington's agricultural center, Avalon Care Center of Othello offers a home-like setting for short-term rehabilitation and long term care. Our staff of highly trained and compassionate care professionals provides 24-hour skilled nursing care designed to meet the needs of each individual.
Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 63 communities in our directory.
With 39 beds, Othello Post Acute is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Othello average about 19 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 61%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Adams County, WA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 34 problems at Othello Post Acute. 4 findings involved harm to a resident. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $19,182.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Othello Post Acute offers nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 39
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 61%
- Last health inspection January 2026
Resident & family reviews
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