Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (96% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.
Pioneer Nursing Home is a 33-bed skilled nursing facility operated by Pioneer Nursing Home Health District, a public health district, at 1060 D Street West in Vale, Oregon. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome. The facility serves rural Eastern Oregon with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services.
The facility is graded 5 stars by CMS, with health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings all above Oregon’s average. Across seven inspections since 2021, the facility averaged 5.8 deficiencies per year, 13 percent better than Oregon’s 6.7 average. A December 2023 complaint investigation identified an immediate jeopardy finding after a resident fall resulted in serious injury and death; the IJ was removed following staff training and policy updates, and the latest inspection in January 2025 found no deficiencies. No fines or license suspensions appear. Nurse hours run 5h 25m per resident daily, modestly above Oregon’ average of 5h 12m. Occupancy stands at 52 percent, below the state average of 65.7 percent, indicating current availability. As the primary skilled nursing facility serving Malheur County, it provides access to long-term and post-acute care in a region with limited alternatives.
The community suits residents seeking skilled nursing or rehabilitation in rural Eastern Oregon, with specific relevance for Malheur County residents needing a nearby long-term placement.
Pioneer Nursing Home is administered by Corey Crismon.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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11 | 31 | This facility has 65% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (11 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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2.2 | 6.2 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (2.2 vs. OR avg 6.2).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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1.6 | 4.4 | This facility has 64% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (1.6 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 64% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
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7 | 7 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Oregon average (7 vs. OR avg 7).— At avg |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
880 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 4,696 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,475 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,362 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 62 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 378 | 66 | 72% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 277 | 63 | 68% | 4.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 130 | 41 | 45% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 28 | 30% | 1.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 19, 2023 · $115K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
96% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
1% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Pioneer Nursing Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (96% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Vale's city center to Pioneer Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
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Pioneer Nursing Home is legally operated by Pioneer Nursing Home Health District, and administered by Corey Crismon.
Pioneer Nursing Home has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to OR state health department records, Pioneer Nursing Home's license number is 385273.
Pioneer Nursing Home's occupancy is 52%.
The team at Pioneer Nursing Home can be reached at ccrismon@pnhvale.com.
Pioneer Nursing Home is a government-operated nursing facility in OR.
Corey Crismon is the administrator of Pioneer Nursing Home.
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