NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER
280 ROWE STREET, WHEELER, OR 97147 · CCN 385244
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg residents/day
- 26.6
- Phone
- 5033685171
Inspection history vs Oregon & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Oregon avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-26 | 6 | 10.4 | 9.5 | -4.4 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-07 | 14 | 12.7 | 9.8 | +1.3 worse |
| 3 | 2023-02-10 | 21 | 10.9 | 9.3 | +10.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.53 | 63.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.42 | 71.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.83 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $16,801
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (41)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2024-11-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2011-01-01 |
| AIDAN HEALTH SERVICES INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-01-01 |
| NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-01-01 |
| JENSEN, DANE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-01-10 |
| GOBLE, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-01-01 |
| WEISSBACH, THEODORE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-01-01 |
| ZAGATA, JOSEPH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-01-01 |
| JENSEN, DANE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-01-10 |
Other facilities in WHEELER
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.