Located in The Dalles, Columbia Basin Care is the region’s only independent, not-for-profit, nursi Founded in 1964, Columbia Basin Care is an independent nonprofit healthcare facility, and your donation helps to foster our mission to improve the lives of those we serve. The Columbia Basin Care Foundation was established as the fundraising branch of Columbia Basin Care, the region's only independent nonprofit care facility for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Your generosity allows us to enhance the lives of our residents, make improvements to our programs, and provide educational scholarships.