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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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 51st out of 92 homes in Oregon for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 23m per day | ▼ 43% 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.
| 55m per day | ■ Avg 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.
| 3h 17m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 17m per day | ■ Avg 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 | ▼ 77% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 22m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 82 | 31 | This facility has 165% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (82 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 165% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 20.5 | 7.8 | This facility has 163% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon nursing home (20.5 vs. OR avg 7.8).↑ 163% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 8.2 | 4.4 | This facility has 86% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon nursing home (8.2 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 86% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more total inspections than a typical Oregon nursing home (10 vs. OR avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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
100% better than Oregon averageOregon average: 1.2
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
38% more staff per resident than Oregon average
8% better than Oregon average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
2 total: 1 full-time employee and 1 contractor.
2
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.2 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
11 total: 4 full-time employees and 7 contractors.
11
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
71 total: 7 full-time employees and 64 contractors.
71
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6,655 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 7 | 64 | 71 | 6,928 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2,033 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,103 | 81 | 88% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 75 | 82% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 491 | 69 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 359 | 74 | 80% | 4.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 1 | 1 | 2 | 324 | 29 | 32% | 11.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 271 | 46 | 50% | 5.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 27 | 29% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 180 | 38 | 41% | 4.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 101 | 14 | 15% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 9 | 10% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 12 | 13% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 24 | 26% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 48 | 25 | 27% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 9% | 1.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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
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.
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.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Nehalem Valley Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #86 / 88Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 88 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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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| Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Beaverton (Vose) | 104
Facility
104
OR AVG
67
Rank
#45 / 351 | - | - | 5.21
Facility
5.21
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#42 / 92 | -9% | -1% | $55.6k
Facility
$55.6k
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#74 / 93 | 18
Facility
18
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#17 / 90 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#21 / 90 | 1 | 74 | - |
68
Facility
68
OR AVG
55
Rank
#173 / 476 | Nair Facility Holdings LLC | $17.9M
Facility
$17.9M
OR AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#20 / 88 | $7.5M
Facility
$7.5M
OR AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#18 / 88 | 41.8%
Facility
41.8%
OR AVG
38%
Rank
#59 / 88 | 385195 | ||||
| Maryville Nursing Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Beaverton (Central Beaverton) | 165
Facility
165
OR AVG
67
Rank
#5 / 351 | - | - | 5.64
Facility
5.64
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#19 / 92 | -3% | +8% | $162.8k
Facility
$162.8k
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#92 / 93 | 36
Facility
36
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#50 / 90 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#21 / 90 | 7 | 137 | - |
55
Facility
55
OR AVG
55
Rank
#256 / 476 | St Mary Of Oregon Ministries Oregon | $29.2M
Facility
$29.2M
OR AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#3 / 88 | $16.7M
Facility
$16.7M
OR AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#3 / 88 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
OR AVG
38%
Rank
#16 / 88 | 385166 | ||||
| Nehalem Valley Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wheeler | 50
Facility
50
OR AVG
67
Rank
#227 / 351 |
55.0%
Facility
55.0%
OR AVG
65.7%
Rank
#64 / 90 | -16% | 5.08
Facility
5.08
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#51 / 92 | -80% | -3% | $16.8k
Facility
$16.8k
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#52 / 93 | 41
Facility
41
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#59 / 90 | 10.3
Facility
10.3
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#77 / 90 | - | 27 | A+ |
35
Facility
35
OR AVG
55
Rank
#355 / 476 | Nehalem Bay Health District | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
OR AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#80 / 88 | $2.2M
Facility
$2.2M
OR AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#86 / 88 | 42.8%
Facility
42.8%
OR AVG
38%
Rank
#51 / 88 | 385244 | ||||
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Portland (Hazelwood) | 83
Facility
83
OR AVG
67
Rank
#99 / 351 | - | - | 5.58
Facility
5.58
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#19 / 92 | -50% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#1 / 93 | 33
Facility
33
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#44 / 90 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#24 / 90 | - | 72 | - |
82
Facility
82
OR AVG
55
Rank
#73 / 476 | Nai Trask | $16.6M
Facility
$16.6M
OR AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#24 / 88 | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
OR AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#29 / 88 | 38.5%
Facility
38.5%
OR AVG
38%
Rank
#72 / 88 | 385044 | ||||
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Medford (Stevens Street) | 91
Facility
91
OR AVG
67
Rank
#74 / 351 |
57.7%
Facility
57.7%
OR AVG
65.7%
Rank
#61 / 90 | -12% | 4.36
Facility
4.36
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#86 / 92 | -34% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#64 / 93 | 51
Facility
51
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#74 / 90 | 12.8
Facility
12.8
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#86 / 90 | - | 60 | - |
84
Facility
84
OR AVG
55
Rank
#57 / 476 | Ariso LLC | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
OR AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#41 / 88 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
OR AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#47 / 88 | 41.6%
Facility
41.6%
OR AVG
38%
Rank
#60 / 88 | 385024 |
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.
Nehalem Valley Care Center's occupancy is 55%.
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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