THE DALLES — Columbia Basin Care has been awarded the Gold medal for Best Skilled Nursing Facility in the 2023 Best of the Gorge awards, it was announced Dec. 6.
The competition for the top spot was between four facilities located in The Dalles, of which Columbia Basin Care was chosen as the winner based on consumer votes, "a testament to the dedicated and hard work of all the facilities employees and the care and services provided to our community," said Marketing Manager Melodie Davis.
“Receiving this award is an honor and we are grateful for all the hard work and dedication of our staff who continue to show up and work hard to improve the lives of those we serve,” said Columbia Basins Executive Director Aubree Schreiner.
“It shows that all the good work we do here has an impact on our community, and that the care we have for our residents radiates out to their families also, who have come out in droves and voted for us to win,” said Davis. "We also would like to thank our community for their votes and support. It’s an honor to serve you and your loved ones who find themselves needing our services and care."
Columbia Basin Care is the region’s only independent, nonprofit facility for short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care, serving the community of the Dalles since 1964. The facility is located at 1015 Webber St., The Dalles. To learn more or to donate to its foundation, go to colbasin.com/foundation.
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