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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 44th out of 78 homes in Oregon.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 25m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 45m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 54m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 22m per day | ▼ 30% State avg: 3h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 4m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 4h 23m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 80% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 19m per day | ▼ 27% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #66 / 73Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 73 homes in Oregon.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Oregon average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Oregon average: 65.7%Nehalem Valley Care Center is administrated by Dane Jensen.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oregon average: 27 citations
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oregon average: 31 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on June 26, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to nursing staff levels, RN coverage, chemical restraint use, dignified dining, nutritive value of food, infection prevention, and other care and safety issues, all of which were corrected by July 23, 2025. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving insufficient nursing staff, incomplete abuse investigations, infection control, care planning, and reporting requirements, with many issues not corrected at revisits. Prior reports also noted repeated failures in maintaining a safe and homelike environment, medication management, and timely reporting to the CDC’s National Health Safety Network. Complaint investigations were not substantiated or were not listed in the available reports. The correction of all deficiencies in the most recent inspection suggests some improvement after a history of recurring issues.
Oregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Oregon average 34
Oregon average 6.86
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 11 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 0.5
0
100% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.2
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Nehalem Valley Care Center is located in Wheeler, Oregon.
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0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wheeler's city center to Nehalem Valley Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
30% better than Oregon averageOregon average ratio: 2.92:1
8% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 7.8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
6,706 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 8 | 47 | 55 | 6,059 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 9 | 12 | 1,882 | 87 | 96% | 10.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 8 | 11 | 1,121 | 83 | 91% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 3 | 5 | 752 | 61 | 67% | 10.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 639 | 78 | 86% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 527 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 500 | 57 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 73 | 80% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 348 | 67 | 74% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 111 | 25 | 27% | 4.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 87 | 28 | 31% | 3.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 70 | 23 | 25% | 2.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 62 | 22 | 24% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 27 | 30% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5% | 0.9 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
28Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
17.1
63% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.6
50% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.1%
47% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
43.6%
75% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 24.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.1%
20% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 22.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.9%
42% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
7% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.1%
53% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
14.6%
216% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
57% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.4%
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.8%
In line with Oregon averageOregon average: 95.2%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.3%
5% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 86.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
638% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
56.7%
30% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 81.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
33.7%
56% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 21.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.1%
26% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 15.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
70.0%
30% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
45.5%
10% worse than Oregon averageOregon average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
72% lower than Oregon averageOregon average: $60K
41% fewer fines than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Oregon averageOregon average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 7, 2024 · $17K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 7, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
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The legal owner and operator of Nehalem Valley Care Center is Wheeler Care Center, LLC.
Nehalem Valley Care Center has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The team at Nehalem Valley Care Center can be reached at [email protected].
Dane Jensen is the administrator of Nehalem Valley Care Center.
Nehalem Valley Care Center has 50 beds.
Nehalem Valley Care Center has had 82 recently reported deficiencies.
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