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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Three Rivers Care

1305 Alexander St, Centralia, WA 98531

Three Rivers Care, a 83-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Centralia, WA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.58
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
9
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
505536
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
83
Residents
32
In Hospital
No
County
Lewis
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.58 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.74 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.17
CNA Hours
2.68
Total Nursing Hours
4.58 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.18

What the CMS Record Reveals About Three Rivers Care

Three Rivers Care operates 83 certified beds in Centralia, WA with approximately 32 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 9 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.58 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.74 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Three Rivers Care falls into a category where comparative context matters.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (9 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2025 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2025

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 13.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 8.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Three Rivers Care?
Three Rivers Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Three Rivers Care?
Three Rivers Care reports 4.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.74 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does Three Rivers Care have?
Three Rivers Care has 83 certified beds with approximately 32 residents. The facility is located at 1305 Alexander St, Centralia, WA 98531.
Does Three Rivers Care have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Three Rivers Care has 9 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Three Rivers Care received any fines or penalties?
No, Three Rivers Care has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Three Rivers Care?
Three Rivers Care is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Three Rivers Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Three Rivers Care was on Nov 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Three Rivers Care?
Three Rivers Care is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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